Antonio's second escape: a Salvadoran who self-deported after the tightening of immigration laws in the United States

Antonio, a Salvadoran national who lived in the United States for over two decades, chose to self-deport to El Salvador following the implementation of stricter U.S. immigration laws and policies. Describing the experience as difficult, his case highlights the tangible impacts of recent legislative changes on long-term undocumented residents.

The event reflects broader developments in U.S. immigration enforcement, which have driven some individuals to leave the country voluntarily amid rising legal pressures and policy shifts.