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Kristi Noem Visits El Salvador’s Infamous Terrorism Confinement Center Amid Gang Crackdown
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited El Salvador’s infamous Terrorism Confinement Center on Wednesday. This facility holds hundreds of alleged criminal illegal aliens deported under the recent actions of the Trump administration.
Details of the Tour
Noem’s tour included a meeting with Salvadoran Minister of Justice Héctor Gustavo Villatoro, followed by a discussion with El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele. This visit is part of a broader three-day trip that will also encompass regions in Colombia and Mexico.
The Notorious Prison Facility
Opened in 2023, the Terrorism Confinement Center symbolizes El Salvador’s rigorous campaign against powerful street gangs that have historically wreaked havoc in the nation. It boasts eight expansive pavilions and has the capacity to detain up to 40,000 inmates. Each cell houses as many as 65 to 70 prisoners.
Inmates in this facility face stringent conditions; they are prohibited from leaving the confines of the prison and are not allowed visitors. Furthermore, the absence of workshops or educational programs raises serious concerns about rehabilitation.
Recent Deportations and Prison Conditions
A senior official from the Trump administration confirmed that on March 15, a total of 261 illegal aliens were deported to El Salvador. The majority of these individuals faced expulsion under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. This law facilitates the removal of nationals from enemy nations without the necessity of a hearing.
Among those deported, more than 100 individuals were Venezuelan nationals removed via Title 8, while 21 others belonged to the Salvadoran MS-13 gang. Notably, two among them were identified as ringleaders, classified as
