El Salvador opens 'Mega Prison' to curtail gang anarchy and violence | Explainer | Oneindia News
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El Salvador opens 'Mega Prison' to curtail gang anarchy and violence | Explainer | Oneindia News
El Salvador the Central American nation infamous for brutal gang wars has transferred 2,000 people accused of gang membership to a recently opened âmega-prisonâ.
This move is a part of the government crackdown on the rampant gang violence and the turf battle that has plagued El Salvador for far too long.
In a video tweeted by the president of the country Nayib Bukele prisoners were seen wearing white shorts and with their heads shaved, running into cells.
Many had tattoos of their respective gangs that is the most important marker of their gang affiliation.
Today in this video, we take a look at this new Mega Prison and explain to you the history of the never-ending gang violence that has become ubiquitous in this country.
But before that, donât forget to like, share and subscribe to Oneindia.
Karoline Leavitt, Press Secretary for President Trump, pushed back during a press briefing on claims made by MSNBC host Symone Sanders-Townsend. Sanders warned that âpeople of colorâ could be next following the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garciaâa 29-year-old illegal immigrant sent to El Salvadorâs megaprison, CECOT. While the administration first called it an error, officials now say Garcia may be tied to MS-13, a claim his lawyers deny. As Democrats and media voices raise alarm, the Trump team accuses them of spreading fear for political gain.
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President Trump says he "could" call El Salvador's President Bukele to bring back Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man deported from the U.S. despite a court order blocking it. Trump now refuses, calling Abrego an alleged MS-13 member and abuserâclaims denied by Abregoâs lawyers, who say he has no gang ties or criminal charges. The deportation was labeled an âadministrative error,â but critics say it violated legal protections. With the Supreme Court and federal judges demanding his return, Trumpâs stance is sparking legal and human rights outrage.
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In an intense press briefing, White House Border Czar Tom Homan went head-to-head with the liberal media, shutting down their false claims about El Salvador deportations. Homan fiercely defended the actions of the Trump administration, stating that the deportation of Abrego Garcia was not an accident, but part of a strategic operation. With a bold assertion, Homan also revealed that 139,000 deportations have taken place since President Trump took officeâhighlighting the administrationâs success in enforcing immigration laws.
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Venezuelan families rally against El Salvadorâs migrant-prisoner swap proposal
Relatives of Venezuelans imprisoned in El Salvador held a protest outside the UN offices in Caracas on Tuesday, denouncing what they called âkidnappingsâ by Salvadoran authorities.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a deported immigrant alleged to have MS-13 ties, was moved from El Salvadorâs notorious mega-prison CECOT before Senator Chris Van Hollen arrived to advocate for his release. While Trump defends the deportation, citing national security, Democrats claim Garcia was wrongfully deported and stripped of his rights. A federal judge found no terrorism links, prompting a Supreme Court ruling to facilitate his return. As the debate intensifies, Garciaâs case has become a political flashpoint between immigration policy, human rights, and national security narratives.
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El Salvador, once known as one of the most dangerous countries in the world, is now being called safer than much of Europe â including France, Germany, and the UK â by the U.S. State Department. President Nayib Bukeleâs controversial war on gangs has brought a dramatic drop in crime, but at what cost?
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Photos of Kilmar Abrego Garcia sipping margaritas in El Salvador with US Senator Chris Van Hollen have gone viral, days after his controversial deportation from Maryland. President Bukele confirmed Kilmar is healthy but said he wonât be released. Van Hollen, who flew to El Salvador to check on Kilmarâs well-being, says heâs working to restore his due process rights. While Trumpâs team called the deportation a mistake, they insist on criminal ties. Tensions mount as the U.S., El Salvador, and international observers monitor the fallout from the case.
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