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Friday, Jul 04, 2025
San Salvador Times
International Outcry Grows Over Alleged Torture in El Salvador’s Mega-Prison
Human rights groups condemn treatment of deported U.S. resident
Human rights organizations are calling for investigations into allegations that Kilmar Abrego Garcia was tortured in El Salvador’s largest prison complex after being deported from the United States.
The reported abuse—including beatings and psychological torment—has fueled broader criticism of El Salvador’s mass incarceration strategy, which has drawn praise for reducing crime but condemnation for alleged human rights violations.
The reported abuse—including beatings and psychological torment—has fueled broader criticism of El Salvador’s mass incarceration strategy, which has drawn praise for reducing crime but condemnation for alleged human rights violations.
