El Salvador forcibly disappearing nationals deported from the US, rights group says - Reuters

A human rights group has accused El Salvador's government of forcibly disappearing Salvadoran nationals who were deported from the United States, according to a Reuters report. The allegation suggests that deportees are being detained or disappeared upon their return to El Salvador, raising serious concerns about their safety and human rights. This represents a significant escalation in accusations against President Nayib Bukele's administration, which has already faced international criticism for its crackdown on gangs and erosion of civil liberties. The claims could complicate U.S.-El Salvador relations and potentially impact future deportation policies, as the Trump administration has pledged to increase deportations. If verified, these disappearances would violate international human rights law and could trigger investigations by international bodies.