
Desperate Plea: Venezuelan Prisoners Cry for Freedom from El Salvador's CECOT
Venezuelan Prisoners' Cries for Freedom Echo from El Salvador's CECOT Prison In a recent development that has sparked international attention, a video has surfaced showing Venezuelan prisoners held at the CECOT maximum-security prison in El Salvador crying out for freedom. The footage, obtained by One America News Network, captures the detainees' desperate pleas for help, marking one of the first times their voices have been heard since their transfer from the United States in March. The video was recorded during a visit by Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz. In the footage, the prisoners can be clearly heard shouting "¡Libertad!" ("Freedom!") and making hand gestures indicating their plight. One prisoner is even seen shouting "¡Ayuda!" ("Help!"). The raw emotion captured in the video is undeniable. The Trump administration accused these individuals of belonging to the Tren de Aragua gang, but without providing any evidence. The lack of evidence and the prisoners' cries for help raise serious questions about the fairness of their detention and the conditions they are facing. The video underscores the need for further investigation into the situation and a call for transparency from the involved governments. The release of this video serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing human rights implications of this situation and highlights the importance of international cooperation in addressing such cases.