What is it like at the notorious El Salvador prison?
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Former inmates describe El Salvador's notorious prison as agonizing, with reports of beatings, unsanitary conditions, psychological distress, and solitary confinement. Prisoners recount blood and vomit on the floors, threats from guards, and a sense of hopelessness. The Salvadoran government denies abuse allegations, but Venezuela is investigating claims of mistreatment.
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Deported Venezuelan describes ‘hell’ at El Salvador prison
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- Jersey Reyes was deported from the U.S. and spent four months in El Salvador's Secot prison. 10s
- Reyes alleges he was subjected to abuse and harsh conditions in the prison. 30s
- He was accused by U.S. authorities of gang affiliation, which he denies. 1m 31s
- CNN verified Reyes has no criminal record in Venezuela. 2m 20s
- Venezuela has opened an investigation into alleged abuses at the prison. 2m 32s
