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Google Earth Image Sparks Conspiracy Theories on Prison

4/22/2025

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A Google Earth image of El Salvador's CECOT prison has sparked intense speculation, revealing a mysterious dark patch that was later replaced, igniting conspiracy theories. Critics of the prison and the Trump administration are questioning the timing of this update, while experts urge caution in interpreting the images, warning against hasty conclusions.

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A Google Earth image of El Salvador's CECOT prison has sparked intense speculation, revealing a mysterious dark patch that was later replaced, igniting conspiracy theories. Critics of the prison and the Trump administration are questioning the timing of this update, while experts urge caution in interpreting the images, warning against hasty conclusions.