In a significant development, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) successfully met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident who was deported to El Salvador during the Trump administration. The meeting occurred after initial attempts were denied by Salvadoran authorities, including Vice President Félix Ulloa. Photos shared on social media depicted the senator and Garcia conversing over drinks in a tropical setting .
Garcia’s deportation has been a point of contention, with U.S. courts previously ruling that he should remain in the United States due to concerns over potential persecution in El Salvador. Despite these rulings, he was deported and subsequently detained in El Salvador’s high-security prison, CECOT .
Senator Van Hollen’s visit aimed to assess Garcia’s well-being and advocate for his release. However, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has remained firm, stating that Garcia will continue to be held in custody. Bukele’s social media posts appeared to mock the situation, highlighting the complexities of the diplomatic relationship between the two nations .
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