The infamous Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo (CECOT) in El Salvador is a massive, high-security facility designed to keep inmates there under all circumstances.
This facility, which can house up to 40,000 prisoners, was opened in 2023 by President Nayib Bukele as part of his campaign against gang violence.
With double-layered concrete walls, electrified gates, round-the-clock monitoring, and 19 lofty watchtowers to ensure no one is leaving,
The security is unparalleled. Once a person is locked up, that’s it since teams are always keeping an eye on their movements.
The circumstances in jail are severe and unforgiving. Inside CECOT, life is as difficult as it gets. One of the few reporters who managed to go inside,
