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What to know about El Salvador's mega-prison after Trump deal to send people there • Feb. 5, 2025, 12:41 AM ET (AP)
Trump says he's exploring option to send jailed US criminals to other countries • Feb. 4, 2025, 6:47 PM ET (AP)
El Salvador’s offer to take in US deportees and violent criminals is unlike any other migrant deal • Feb. 4, 2025, 5:42 PM ET (AP)
Rubio says El Salvador offers to accept deportees from US of any nationality, including Americans • Feb. 4, 2025, 8:08 AM ET (AP)

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