Venezuelans Face Abuse and Deportation Challenges Amid Political Tensions
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Venezuelan migrants accused of gang affiliation by the U.S. were deported to El Salvador and detained in a maximum-security prison where they faced brutal abuse, inhumane conditions, and lack of due process, before being released in a prisoner exchange with Venezuela. The conditions described by former detainees include violence, sexual abuse, and torture, raising concerns about human rights violations and the legality of their detention.
- 'Hell on Earth': Venezuelans deported to El Salvador mega-prison tell of brutal abuse NPR
- With a Single Image, U.S. Deportation Narrative Is Challenged The New York Times
- Venezuelan makeup artist returns home, describes torture during El Salvador detention Reuters
- Welcoming the Release of U.S. Nationals and Political Prisoners Held in Venezuela U.S. Department of State (.gov)
- Convicted murderer released by Trump from Venezuelan prison is free in U.S. The Seattle Times
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