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Kilmar Abrego Garcia says he was beaten and subjected to psychological torture in El Salvador jail

EL SALVADOR, JUL 2 – Kilmar Abrego Garcia alleges severe physical and psychological abuse at El Salvador's CECOT prison during wrongful deportation, losing 31 pounds in three weeks, according to court filings.

  • Kilmar Abrego Garcia said he was subjected to severe physical abuse and psychological torture while detained in El Salvador's CECOT prison, losing over 30 pounds after two weeks there.
  • Garcia described awful conditions, including overcrowding, constant bright lights, and limited access to sanitation, where he was often held without any windows or proper food.
  • He alleged that he lost over 30 pounds in two weeks due to overcrowded conditions and minimal nutrition, with 80 men sharing just two toilets.
  • Abrego Garcia noted that guards threatened him with transfer to violent gang member cells, stating he would be 'torn apart,' while experiencing continuous beatings and sleep deprivation.
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Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele dismissed Thursday the accusations that his countryman Kilmar Ábrego García was beaten and subjected to psychological torture in a Salvadoran prison.

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