World’s Most Feared Prison | El Salvador: Mega Gang Fortress | Free Documentary

World’s Most Feared Prison | El Salvador: Mega Gang Fortress | Free Documentary

With more than 3,000 homicides per year for a population of six million, El Salvador has long held the record of being the most dangerous country in the world. This insecurity was caused by gang warfare between MS13 and Barrio 18. To combat this violence, El Salvador’s young president, Nayib Bukele, declared a ruthless war on gangs. Over 75,000 people accused of being members of MS 13 and Barrio 18 have been arrested and thrown into prison. An extraordinary penitentiary was built especially for them: the CECOT (Terrorism Containment Center). It’s the biggest prison in the world. We gained exclusive access. Fifteen thousand prisoners are locked up here, most of whom will never leave alive. The prison is the symbol of a relentless crackdown on gangs by the 42-year-old president.

The policy of repression is bearing fruit. Neighborhoods that were once run by killers are now calm. Buoyed by the support of the population, who are delighted to be living in peace at last, the President continues his merciless manhunt for gang members. The last ones still at large are fleeing abroad. We spoke to one former gang member, now on the run.

But, as documented by Amnesty International, the crackdown has also resulted in systemic human rights abuses. The police are under pressure to meet arrest quotas, innocent people have been arrested and their families struggle to get them released. These “blunders” do not thwart President Bukele’s security policy. To show that his country is now totally secure, last November he organized the Miss Universe election and has embraced his title of ’the world’s coolest dictator’.

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In El Salvador, the policy of repression is bearing fruit.
Neighborhoods that were once run by killers are now calm. Buoyed by the support of the population, who are delighted to be living in peace at last, the President continues his merciless manhunt for gang members. The last ones still at large are fleeing abroad. We spoke to one former gang member, now on the run. But, as documented by Amnesty International, the crackdown has also resulted in systemic human rights abuses. The police are under pressure to meet arrest quotas, innocent people have been arrested and their families struggle to get them released. These "blunders" do not thwart President Bukele's security policy. To show that his country is now totally secure, last November he organized the Miss Universe election and has embraced his title of 'the world's coolest dictator'.

[RebuttalRecords]

"We haven't seen our families in 10 years" The families of the victims you murdered will never see their loved ones ever again.

[iMatchEnergyLikeABoss]

El Salvador has suffered so long because of MS13 & 18. So grateful to see the Salvadorian people taking their streets back.

[ausravelo]

Funny how it's always a concern for murderers' human rights but it's never a concern for the victims.

[docacuwatson]

Every person that i know who is from El Salvador is grateful that their streets are safe now.

[scottenosh]

As an American, I do not feel that El Salvador owes the world an explanation. Your house, your rules.

[white-star-]

All people in the world deserve to have SAFE life, without gangs and criminals.

[kene]

The father of the son that had just graduated university to be a lawyer broke my heart. 🥺 He'll never get closure & justice since they closed his son's case.

[jimmy]

It's fantastic that he's gotten the gangs under control, but Bukele really needs to address the problem caused by the arbitrary arrest quotas that pretty much guarantee that innocent people will be incarcerated for up to two years. The quotas are ridiculous and invite corruption.

[vaportrail]

"....in a prison designed especially for them..." I love it!!!

[hekter]

"We deserve a second chance" bro you murdered someone. THEY don't get second chance. So why should you?

[gmo]

Bukele did the unthinkable. He ended the reign of terror gangs had on the population of El Salvador. That jail now holds extremely dangerous individuals. Individuals that for more than 30 years brought death and terror to Salvadorans.

[fataldragons]

Anybody else fascinated with these videos and are binge watching them

[wheeliesharp]

Notice how 'Carlos' doesn't say anything about regretting what he did, or stating that the crimes he committed are unforgivable. It's all about how he can get back to his own life, by any means necessary. I guess we're supposed to forget about all the lives he ruined.

[angelcitygirl]

I have visited Salvi 5 times over the span of 20 years. In the 2000s, when it was called the most dangerous place on earth, during Covid and recently. This country was devastated by the civil war of the 80s and the gangs. When I first visited it in the 2000s, all the stores had a guard with a machine gun, it was crazy. This last time I went in 2024 there was peace and people were living happily. My friend who is a native Salvi drove me around and pointed out the plaza in San Salvador near the Metropolitan church. She said you see that? I said, yes. I didn't see the big deal. It was a pleasant night out and families and couples were enjoying the night. She said that's what he did. Bukele. She said it with tears in her eyes. He gave us our country back. 💗💗 Love to all Guanacos.

[Cruiser-tbzc]

As a veteran, I have to say any military would be impressed by the cleanliness of that place. It appears spotless. Did you also notice how quiet it was? That's the complete opposite of most prisons. Most prisons are as loud as a war 24/7.

[nightcall]

This man is a legend. Just like that, ended the rampant violence in the country and turned it into a tourist destination!

[soonseen]

I broke down when i saw the father crying. It reminded me of my old man. Thanfully to Bukele my father was able to retire and enjoy his country of birth el Salvador

[TrollerzTV]

The prison one we've all been waiting for!

[Tscaperock]

Thank God they are getting their beautiful Country back under control!