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Trump Sent Them to a Notorious Prison. Torture Followed.

36 min episode · 2 min read
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Episode

36 min

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2 min

AI-Generated Summary

Key Takeaways

  • What abuse did Venezuelan deportees experience in Salvadoran prison?
  • How did Trump administration justify sending migrants there?
  • What evidence supports the torture allegations against guards?

What It Covers

New York Times investigation reveals systematic torture of 200 Venezuelan deportees sent by Trump administration to notorious Salvadoran prison without trials.

Key Questions Answered

  • What abuse did Venezuelan deportees experience in Salvadoran prison?
  • How did Trump administration justify sending migrants there?
  • What evidence supports the torture allegations against guards?

Notable Moment

Luis Chacon attempted suicide by hanging after months of abuse, believing his death might free other inmates, but fellow prisoners intervened.

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