From May 31 to June 1, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas traveled to San Salvador, El Salvador as the Head of the United States Presidential Delegation to the inauguration of President Nayib Bukele. Secretary Mayorkas was accompanied by United States Ambassador to El Salvador William H. Duncan; Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Marisa Lago; Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian A. Nichols; Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration Julieta Valls Noyes; and Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for the Western Hemisphere Daniel P. Erikson.
During his visit, Secretary Mayorkas met with President Bukele to discuss cultural and economic ties between the two countries and reaffirmed their mutual commitment to addressing common challenges. The discussions focused on enhancing the rule-of-law to ensure sustainable security for Salvadorans, strengthening enforcement actions against narcotics trafficking, and advancing effective migration management. The Secretary also expressed gratitude for El Salvador’s contributions to the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti.
Both leaders committed to fostering continued economic growth and development in El Salvador, including increasing the utilization of H-2 temporary work visas for Salvadoran nationals. They also emphasized their strong partnership in reducing irregular migration flows through increased enforcement and strengthened visa regimes.
Secretary Mayorkas congratulated President Bukele on his inauguration, with both leaders committing to ensuring robust bilateral cooperation on a range of issues that will benefit citizens of both nations.
