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El Salvador Prison Scandal: 252 Venezuelans Freed Amid Abuse

7/24/2025

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In El Salvador's CECOT prison, inmates endure horrific abuse, from brutal beatings to cruel isolation. Following a hunger strike, 252 Venezuelan prisoners were freed, revealing chilling stories of their mistreatment. Once intended to combat gang violence, this prison has gained infamy for its inhumane conditions, shrouded in secrecy and government control.

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In El Salvador's CECOT prison, inmates endure horrific abuse, from brutal beatings to cruel isolation. Following a hunger strike, 252 Venezuelan prisoners were freed, revealing chilling stories of their mistreatment. Once intended to combat gang violence, this prison has gained infamy for its inhumane conditions, shrouded in secrecy and government control.