Venezuela says US migrants were tortured in El Salvador DW 07/22/2025
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The Venezuelan Attorney General's office announced an investigation into allegations of torture of over 250 Venezuelan migrants sent to an El Salvador prison from the US. The migrants were detained in CECOT prison since March. Videos showed former detainees detailing human rights abuses, including sexual abuse, beatings, and inadequate medical care. Attorney General Tarek Saab indicated that officials, including El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, would be investigated. The Venezuelan government plans to assess and interview the returned migrants before issuing new IDs.
The Venezuelan Attorney General's office has launched an investigation into allegations of torture against migrants sent to a prison in El Salvador from the US.
Former detainees described mistreatment including sexual abuse, beatings, and denial of medical care, leading to Venezuelan authorities investigating key Salvadoran officials.
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