Three Venezuelan men, deported to El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison by the Trump administration, allege severe abuse, including sexual assault. Held for four months, they reported beatings, psychological torture, and denial of basic necessities. The men, accused of gang affiliation—a claim they deny—were released in a prisoner exchange. Their accounts detail horrific conditions, including a lack of reporting mechanisms within CECOT. The Salvadoran government hasn't responded to allegations, while the U.S. DHS referred inquiries to El Salvador. Lawsuits are being filed against the U.S. government for unlawful deportation and human rights abuses.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.