Distress Signals from El Salvador's Mega-Prison: Detainees Plead for Freedom During Congressional Tour

Distress Signals Emerge from El Salvador's CECOT Mega-Prison During Congressional Visit A recent video released by the Immigrant Defenders Law Center has brought to light disturbing scenes from El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison. During an exclusive trip by U.S. Representatives Matt Gaetz, Ana Paulina Luna, Andy Ogles, and Vicente Gonzalez, detainees were observed making the internationally recognized hand signal for distress and shouting "Libertad!" (Freedom!) and "Secuestrados!" (Kidnapped!). The video highlights the plight of 238 men reportedly forcibly removed to the CECOT prison under the Trump Administration's Alien Enemies Act, with the U.S. government allegedly paying El Salvador $6 million to hold them without due process. According to a Bloomberg report cited in the video, approximately 90% of these men had no prior criminal history. One specific case mentioned is Andry, a makeup artist who reportedly fled political and LGBTQ persecution and was deported based on crown tattoos mistakenly linked to a gang. The Immigrant Defenders Law Center states that the congressional members walked past the detainees, making no attempt to engage or assist, despite the clear calls for help. This footage marks the first proof of life for some of their clients.

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