Summary
Venezuela is investigating claims that over 250 Venezuelan migrants, who were detained in a prison in El Salvador after deportation from the US, suffered human rights abuses. The allegations include reports of torture, such as beatings and lack of proper food. Venezuela is looking into the actions of some El Salvador officials and has called on international organizations to investigate.
Key Facts
- Over 250 Venezuelan migrants were deported from the US and held in El Salvador's CECOT prison.
- Venezuela claims these migrants faced "systemic torture", including sexual abuse and mistreatment.
- Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab presented evidence of injuries, although it hasn't been independently verified.
- El Salvador has not yet responded to these accusations.
- Venezuela plans to investigate El Salvador's President and other officials related to the prison.
- The Attorney General asked international bodies like the UN and ICC to investigate.
- The migrants were accused of gang affiliations, which their families and lawyers dispute.
- The US used the Alien Enemies Act to deport the Venezuelans, allowing deportation without normal legal processes.
