Bulwark Takes Senator Confirms Abrego Garcia Alive, While Bukele Makes Sick Jokes
Apr 18, 2025
The podcast delves into the troubling situation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador, revealing the politician's push for legal access amidst growing human rights concerns. It juxtaposes a U.S. senator's serious commitment to justice against President Bukele’s troubling mockery of the crisis. The discussion includes the political fallout from a controversial photo involving an MS-13 member, shedding light on the dire realities faced by detainees and the urgent need for accountability in a system rife with violations.
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Abrego Garcia Confirmed Alive
- Kilmar Abrego Garcia was confirmed alive and met with Senator Chris Van Hollen in El Salvador.
- Van Hollen pressured the Salvadoran government for legal access to Garcia, highlighting treaty violations.
Legal Access Violations Highlighted
- Denial of legal counsel to Abrego Garcia violates El Salvador's international treaty obligations.
- This creates leverage to demand rights for other detainees under similar conditions.
Bukele's Mockery Raises Concerns
- President Bukele mockingly downplayed Abrego Garcia's condition with cruel social media posts.
- Bukele's trolling highlighted the regime's disregard for human rights concerns.