A recent video circulating on social media has captured illegal migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia engaged in physical activities like gardening, playing soccer, and working out while serving time in a Salvadoran prison. The footage has led to calls for an investigation into potential torture claims at the facility, though officials have not yet addressed the allegations directly.
Abrego Garcia, who was arrested in 2022 for attempting to cross into the United States, has been incarcerated at a high-security facility in El Salvador. The footage has been widely shared on social media platforms, prompting public concern over the treatment of detained migrants and the conditions within the prison system.
Protesters have called for an independent investigation into the allegations, with some accusing the Salvadoran government of using its prison system to target undocumented individuals. The video has also reignited debates over the treatment of migrant detainees and the role of private companies in managing prison facilities.
Official statements from the Salvadoran government have not yet addressed the allegations, though the country has faced international scrutiny over its handling of migration issues. The video has been used as part of a broader campaign to highlight the challenges faced by migrants and the need for humane treatment in detention centers.