Venezuelans describe being beaten, sexually assaulted and told to 'commit suicide' during El Salvador detention
Immigration,Rape,Sexual Assault,Venezuela,El Salvador
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Three Venezuelan men told NBC News they experienced physical and psychological torture, including one man’s allegation that he was sexually assaulted, after the Trump administration sent them to a notorious prison in El Salvador.
The men were held for four months in the Terrorism Confinement Center, or CECOT, a Salvadoran megaprison known for its harsh conditions and reported abuse. The allegations included beatings that left bruises and cuts, psychological abuse and the denial of necessities such as food or bathroom access.
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