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Friday, Jul 04, 2025
San Salvador Times
Abrego Garcia Alleges Psychological Torture in El Salvador’s Supermax Facility
Lawyers say treatment included sleep deprivation and humiliation
Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s attorneys claim he was subjected to psychological torture in El Salvador’s notorious CECOT supermax prison, describing sleep deprivation, forced stress positions, and humiliation tactics.
The allegations have fueled calls for reforms to El Salvador’s prison system and highlighted the ethical challenges of deporting individuals to countries with histories of custodial abuse.
The allegations have fueled calls for reforms to El Salvador’s prison system and highlighted the ethical challenges of deporting individuals to countries with histories of custodial abuse.
