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Events / Geopolitical / US Deportations to El Salvador Double
International deportation increase

US Deportations to El Salvador Double

Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported May 13, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026

Sentiment
-20
Attention
4
Articles
9
Market Impact
Direct
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Market Impact

The significant increase in deportations from the United States to El Salvador, coupled with the political alignment between Donald Trump and Nayib Bukele, indicates a hardening of immigration policies that could affect labor markets and remittances. The $6 million deal for El Salvador to accept foreign criminals also highlights a new financial dynamic in international immigration enforcement.

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Event Summary

The United States has nearly doubled its deportations to El Salvador in the first months of 2026, with 5,033 Salvadorans deported compared to 2,547 in the same period of 2025. This surge is attributed to Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele's alignment with Donald Trump's administration, which prioritizes accelerating deportations. Globally, United States deportation flights increased by 61% between 2024 and 2025. Nayib Bukele's government has actively assisted the United States' immigration agenda, including accepting 238 Venezuelan deportees accused of being Tren de Aragua members in March 2025, leading to human rights abuse accusations. A deal between Donald Trump's government and Nayib Bukele involved El Salvador receiving $6 million for accepting foreign criminals. A notable incident involved the mistaken deportation of Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident with protected status, who was later returned to the United States to face charges. Nayib Bukele also joined the 'Shield of the Americas' coalition, aimed at cracking down on criminal groups in Latin America, though Mexico and Colombia declined to participate. Previously, under the Joe Biden administration in 2023, El Salvador imposed a $1,130 fee on travelers connecting through its airport to help control migration to the United States.

Key Actions
100 United States deported migrants El Salvador
90 Nayib Bukele aligned with Donald Trump
80 Donald Trump boosted deportation flights
70 Nayib Bukele accepted Tren de Aragua
60 Donald Trump struck deal Nayib Bukele
50 Donald Trump deported Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
40 Nayib Bukele refused return Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
30 Nayib Bukele joined coalition Donald Trump
20 El Salvador slapped fee
Entities Involved
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El Salvador
The number of people deported to El Salvador from the United States nearly doubled in the first months of 2026. El Salvador also received $6 million from the United States for accepting foreign criminals.
Importance 100 Sentiment -30
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United States
The United States has significantly increased deportations to El Salvador and globally. The United States also made a deal with El Salvador to accept foreign criminals, providing $6 million.
Importance 100 Sentiment 0
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Nayib Bukele
Nayib Bukele, President of El Salvador, has aligned himself with Donald Trump's administration to accelerate deportations and has accepted foreign criminals, leading to accusations of human rights abuses.
Importance 90 Sentiment -10
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Donald Trump
Donald Trump's administration has prioritized accelerating deportations and has sought allies like Nayib Bukele in Latin America to implement its immigration agenda.
Importance 80 Sentiment 0
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Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran citizen with protected status in the United States, was mistakenly deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration and later returned to face charges.
Importance 50 Sentiment -70
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Tren de Aragua
Members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua were among the 238 Venezuelan deportees accepted and imprisoned by Nayib Bukele in El Salvador.
Importance 40 Sentiment -50
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United States — United States Department of Homeland Security
The United States — United States Department of Homeland Security announced its intention to deport Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia after his return to the United States.
Importance 40 Sentiment -10
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Asociación Agenda Migrante El Salvador
Asociación Agenda Migrante El Salvador compiled data showing a global jump in deportation flights from the United States and commented on the hardening of the U.S. immigration system.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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César Ríos
César Ríos of Asociación Agenda Migrante El Salvador stated that the sharp increase in deportations confirms a hardening of the U.S. immigration system.
Importance 20 Sentiment 0
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Mexico
Mexico, along with Colombia, refused to attend the 'Shield of the Americas' coalition aimed at cracking down on criminal groups in Latin America.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
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Colombia
Colombia, along with Mexico, refused to attend the 'Shield of the Americas' coalition aimed at cracking down on criminal groups in Latin America.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
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Haiti
Migrants from Haiti are among those whose temporary protections Donald Trump seeks to stop shielding, a decision that could affect Salvadoran migrants.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
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Syria
Migrants from Syria are among those whose temporary protections Donald Trump seeks to stop shielding, a decision that could affect Salvadoran migrants.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
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Joe Biden
The Biden administration previously pressured El Salvador to help control the number of migrants moving toward the United States' southern border.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
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