The CECOT: Inside the Fortress Holding El Salvador’s Most Violent Gangsters

President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador has declared war against the local Mara gangs, which have long plagued the small Central American nation. In response, the government has developed CECOT, one of the largest mega-prisons in the world. This facility holds 12,000 members of the most violent Salvadoran Maras in this highly controlled environment. Our crew delves into the lives of those incarcerated within CECOT, exploring and interviewing them to provide a unique perspective on this unprecedented crackdown. ------- Bear witness to monumental moments in human history, and human’s most terrible crimes. Java Witness is home to incredible stories of good and evil, from fascinating stories of old, to chilling documents of heinous murders and modern-day mafias and gangs. From dinosaurs to medieval feasts, ancient wars and battles, through Kings and Queens, World Wars and critical world events, watch some of the best history documentary series, world history specials and more, all for FREE! Hit SUBSCRIBE and enable the bell notifications to know first about all new documentaries on the channel! At least 2 FULL documentaries available to watch FREE online every week! Subscribe to our Discover channel for more documentaries: