Venezuela to probe El Salvador’s Bukele for ‘torture’ of US deportees
Summary
Venezuela has started an investigation into possible mistreatment of 252 Venezuelan migrants in El Salvador, who were deported from the United States. The Venezuelan Attorney General announced that these individuals may have faced physical and psychological torture in a prison in El Salvador, and they are asking international organizations to step in.Key Facts
- Venezuela is investigating the treatment of 252 Venezuelan migrants in El Salvador who were deported from the US.
- The migrants allege they faced mistreatment, including being beaten, sexually abused, and given poor food.
- Some migrants say they were denied medical care or treated without proper medical practices.
- The investigation focuses on El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele and other senior officials.
- The deportation of these individuals by the US was based on the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, linking them to a gang.
- A prisoner swap allowed some former detainees to return to Venezuela, exchanging them for 10 American prisoners.
- The Venezuelan Attorney General provided photos and testimonies as evidence of abuse.
- Venezuela asked the International Criminal Court and UN Human Rights Council to review the allegations.
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