El Salvador Implements $1,130 Fee for African and Indian Travelers Amid US Migration Pressure
El Salvador has implemented a $1,130 fee on travelers from 57 African countries and India who connect through its main airport, potentially as a measure to reduce migration flows. While the government describes it as an "airport improvement fee," the move comes amid pressure from the US to control migration to its southern border. Many of these travelers are headed to Nicaragua, a transit point for migrants from Haiti, Cuba, and Africa attempting to reach the US. El Salvador's ability to assist the US in curbing migration could be politically advantageous for President Nayib Bukele, who faces scrutiny for his human rights record.