The renowned Panamanian singer -songwriter and activist Rubén Blades He described as “strange” the decision of the Salvadoran president Nayib Bukele of not facilitating the return of the migrant Kilmar Abrego García, who was Deported by mistake From the United States to El Salvadordespite having a court order that prevented his expulsion.
Through a statement published on your social networks, BLADES expressed concern about this and other similar cases of people unjustly imprisoned In the Central American country, and urged the Salvadoran president to Respect due process and act according to the law.
The case of Kilmar Abrego García
Ábrego GarcíaSalvadoran citizen, was arrested in the United States on suspicion of belonging to the criminal organization Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13). Subsequently, he was transferred to Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT)a maximum security prison in El Salvador.
However, American immigration authorities recognized that their deportation was an administrative errorsince the migrant had a court order that prevented his departure from the country. Given this, the United States Supreme Court ordered facilitate your return.
The Ábrego case is not isolated. As Blades himself denounced, he is part of a group of more than 200 migrants sent to the CECOT in the framework of a bilateral agreement between the administration of Donald Trump and the Bukele government, in exchange for six million dollars and a one -year retention period.
Criticism of Bukele’s migratory policies
“International rejection of the Salvadoran government’s decision not to correct an error recognized by the United States highlights a worrying lack of respect for Rule of law Already the Human Rights”, He said Rubén Blades.
He also questioned that people transferred to CECOT did not have Police history nor access to DUE process (due process), as guaranteed by the US Constitution.
In the opinion of the Panamanian artist, “the attitude of President Bukele gives strength to the accusations of his political adversaries, who point to be an abuser who does not respect law or the concept of justice.”
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– Rubén Blades (@rubenblades) May 17, 2025
Called to reconsider
Blades urged Salvadoran authorities to rectify your position Not only in the case of Kilmar Ábrego García, but also in “others illegally deported” and Salvadoran citizens accused without evidence and confined in inhuman conditions.
“We are still waiting for the Salvadoran government reconsider and act in lawfor the well -being of those who have been unfairly criminalized, as well as by their relatives who suffer from the consequences, ”he said.
Recognize achievements, but demand justice
Although the musician acknowledged that Bukele was democratically chosen And that his government enjoys a High level of citizen approval (reaching up to 80% according to some surveys), insisted that the popularity does not justify the disrespect for fundamental rights.
Blades also recognized that during the current administration they have registered DESCENSES IN INSECURITY LEVELSthanks to the offensive against the gangswhich has contributed to the popular support of the president. However, he stressed that Justice and legality must prevaileven in the fight against crime.