With uncommon entry to El Salvador’s most safe prisons, we discover the darkish aspect of President Bukele’s gang crackdown.
President Nayib Bukele launched a state of emergency in El Salvador, utilizing it to dismantle the violent gangs that had terrorised the Central American nation for many years. 1000’s of alleged gang members have been rounded up and locked away, a lot of them in CECOT, an enormous, purpose-built high-security jail.
The streets at the moment are secure, however at what price? Authorities forces are accused of arbitrarily detaining harmless folks with out trial and even cost, and in some circumstances, of violence and torture.
Folks & Energy gained uncommon entry to 2 of El Salvador’s maximum-security prisons, trying behind the scenes of Bukele’s bid to bust the gangs.
Printed On 27 Aug 2025
