Three Venezuelan men, deported from the US to El Salvador's CECOT prison under the Trump administration's Alien Enemies Act, allege severe physical and psychological abuse during their detention. They claim beatings, denial of legal counsel, and inhumane conditions. The men, recently released in a prisoner exchange, deny being members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, the alleged reason for their deportation. While the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) justified the deportation citing national security, it did not address the abuse allegations. The men expressed varying sentiments about returning to the US.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.