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Venezuelan deportees expelled by the Trump administration to El Salvador's notorious Cecot prison have recounted horrific experiences, including torture and inhumane conditions. Lawyers representing some of the 252 men describe beatings, sexual assault, and sleep deprivation. Following a prisoner exchange between the US and Venezuela, the men have returned home, providing firsthand accounts of state-sanctioned abuse within Cecot. One deportee, José Manuel Ramos Bastidas, was unjustly accused of gang affiliation despite never having been convicted of a crime. Their testimonies highlight the severity of the prison and the US government's role in their suffering.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.