President Trump's immigration policy have been overshadow by political and ideological agendas. But his unconventional strategy is not only saving taxpayer dollars, but most importantly helping to save lives. The new migration policy has been characterized by a multiagency taskforce, the strength ening of border controls and the establishment of international alliances. For the first time in history, all countries, not just the U.S., are assuming their share of responsibility. Building a safer, stronger and more prosperous America is not an easy task. There may be missteps, errors, setbacks and destructive criticism. Does this mean one should give up on restoring law and order? Not at all. On the contrary, this is a call to redouble efforts, correct what is needed and renew the commitment to ensuring a more prosperous and secure country. Chaos and crime cannot win this battle. The strategy of shared responsibility and building international alliances has yielded results in record time. Mexico has sent 10,000 soldiers to the border. Panama, Guatemala, Honduras and Costa Rica have offered their territory to receive U.S.-deported migrants from all over the world. In addition, Venezuela and Colombia have even provided their own planes to return their deported citizens. These are a few examples of how the migration strategy is working. El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, has gone above and beyond in recognizing the national emergency declared by the U.S. regarding immigration affairs. Bukele has not only decided to receive his deported citizens but has also made his own prisons available to the U.S. to house highly dangerous criminals. Just a few days ago, the U.S. responded to Bukele's proposal and, in an unprecedented operation, sent nearly 250 illegal migrants belonging to Venezuela's Tren de Aragua and MS-13. This act of unprecedented international cooperation to ensure a safer, stronger and more prosperous America was not welcomed by the establishment. The measure and its spirit have been criticized in the media and in the courts. But many families will now be able to sleep soundly and peacefully knowing these criminals will no longer murder, rob or sell drugs to thousands of Americans. No country in Latin America or the world could have made an offer like El Salvador's. This is not only because of the country's geographic and ideological proximity to the current U.S. government. No, President Bukele has managed to restore law and order in El Salvador and has returned to its citizens the most valuable asset: the peace and tranquility they had been denied for decades by gang violence and threats. The formerly most violent country in the Americas is now the safest nation in the Western Hemisphere. The U.S. image abroad is changing for the better. America is no longer promoting and financing a global gender and sexuality agenda, which imposed the vision of a minority on a vast majority of free and often traditionally-minded national populations. China’s abusive and dangerous presence in Latin America has been reviewed and in some places already reversed. The extradition of drug lords and anti-drug cooperation is no longer a favor but a real commitment. Dictatorships and democracies are both welcoming deported citizens. The U.S. is assuming its leadership in the international arena. The deportation of criminals to El Salvador is aimed at building a safer, stronger and more prosperous America. It is not always a conventional or politically correct strategy, but it is undeniably working, helping to save money and American lives. Arturo McFields is an exiled journalist, former Nicaraguan ambassador to the Organization of American States, and a former member of the Norwegian Peace Corps. He is an alumnus of the National Defense University’s Security and Defense Seminar and the Harvard Leadership course. ...read more read less