The government of El Salvador announced that it will imprison 300 members of the Venezuelan organization Tren de Aragua, deported from the United States, in the Center for Terrorism Confinement (CECOT), a feared prison on the continent. The agreement was reached with a financial aid of 6 million dollars from the administration of Donald Trump.
"The Republic of El Salvador confirms that it will host these individuals for a year, pending the decision of the United States on their long-term disposition," according to information accessed by AP. The deportation is part of an effort to dismantle international criminal networks, such as Tren de Aragua, considered one of the worst gangs in the world by Trump. The United States collaborates with countries in the region on this operation.
The CECOT has a capacity for 40,000 inmates and is one of the largest and harshest prisons in America. Inmates are subjected to detailed inspections and must wear handcuffs at all times, even for daily activities. The cells are austere, and the lights remain on throughout the night, creating an environment of constant surveillance.
Through this agreement, the Salvadoran government not only receives economic resources but also strengthens its fight against organized crime. The CECOT, where the detainees will be held, is a maximum-security prison with extreme control measures, such as high walls, electrified fences, and gravel-covered floors to prevent escapes. Inmates have a brief daily exercise period under strict supervision, always handcuffed.
