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FRONTLINE PBS December 13, 2025

Surviving CECOT (full doc) | Deported to a Maximum-Security Prison | FRONTLINE + @ProPublica

Summary

The transcript reveals the harrowing experiences of Venezuelan immigrants detained and deported by the Trump administration, falsely accused of being members of the Tren de Aragua gang. Key subjects include multiple individuals who were arrested, sent to the notorious CECOT prison in El Salvador, and subjected to extreme physical abuse, unsanitary conditions, and psychological torture. The narrative ultimately concludes with their return to Venezuela, highlighting the devastating impact of immigration policies on individuals and their families, with a powerful emphasis on survival, family connection, and faith in God.

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