The Venezuelans being repatriated had originally been deported by the US under the Trump administration to El Salvador earlier this year, under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, which gives a US president power to detain and deport natives or citizens of "enemy" nations without usual processes.

The most serious offenders could be forced to serve their time in jails overseas, including in El Savador's notorious supermax prisons. He acknowledged he had not yet spoken to the authorities there, but stressed they were already willing to take prisoners ...

Nigel Farage's latest proposal could change the face of Britain's justice system. Imagine a world where the most dangerous criminals serve time far from home.

The letter calls on officials to turn over any agreements between the U.S. and El Salvador regarding the detaining of migrants at the notorious CECOT mega-prison.

A prominent human rights group critical of El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has suspended operations in the country, citing the government’s harassment, repression and persecution of human rights defenders.