Lawyers for Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia have disclosed that the former U.S. citizen faced severe mistreatment while incarcerated in El Salvador. The allegations include being forced to kneel for extended periods, being denied access to bathroom facilities, and being imprisoned in an overcrowded cell with intense lighting and no windows. These claims have led to increased pressure on the Salvadoran government to address systemic issues within the country’s prison system.
Abrego Garcia, a U.S. citizen who had been working as a security consultant in El Salvador, is currently facing charges related to a 2017 incident that led to the death of a man. His legal team argues that the treatment he received in prison exacerbates existing concerns about human rights abuses within the Salvadoran prison system. The case has drawn attention from human rights organizations and international advocacy groups, who are urging the Salvadoran government to investigate the allegations and improve its prison conditions.
While the Salvadoran government has not yet commented on the allegations, the situation has intensified calls for reform. The United Nations and other international bodies are reportedly considering ways to address the systemic issues in El Salvador’s prison system, which have long been a subject of concern. The incident has also sparked discussions about the broader implications for the treatment of foreign nationals in Salvadoran custody and the need for greater oversight and transparency in the country’s judicial institutions.