Former detainees from Venezuela have come forward with harrowing accounts of abuse suffered inside El Salvador’s mega-prison, claiming they were subjected to brutal beatings, sexual assault, and relentless psychological torment.

One gay asylum seeker reported being isolated and repeatedly mistreated due to his identity, while others described malnutrition and suicide encouragement by guards.

These allegations have intensified calls for international oversight as El Salvador’s prison policies come under mounting criticism from human rights organizations.