Headline: UNCAPTIONED: What to Know About El Salvador's Mega-Prison and the US Migrant Controversy
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What to Know About El Salvador’s Mega-Prison and the US Migrant Controversy. The U.S. has transferred hundreds of mostly Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador’s notorious mega-prison, Cecot, where they are held without trial. Known for its severe conditions, the facility has been praised by tough-on-crime politicians but condemned by human rights groups. Opened in 2023, Cecot—short for Terrorism Confinement Centre—can hold up to 40,000 inmates and sits in a remote area 70 km from San Salvador. Images reveal overcrowded conditions, with prisoners packed tightly, heads shaved, and no access to outdoor space or family visits. A 2024 report warned that inmates have just 0.6 square meters of personal space, far below international standards. Since 2022, over 6,000 human rights abuses have been reported under El Salvador’s state of emergency including arbitrary arrests, torture, and 366 deaths in custody. The government denies all accusations.
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