Why El Salvador's mega prison has shocked the world
In El Salvador’s new mega prison the rule of law hangs by a thread and human rights are practically non-existent.
It holds 40,000 people - mostly gang members - as part of the country’s war on organised crime.
But has the zero tolerance approach seen innocent victims jailed as well and what cost has returning peace to the streets come at?
News At Ten Anchor Tom Bradby finds out what you need to know from our US Correspondent Dan Rivers.
To view Dan's report, follow this link: https://www.itv.com/news/2023-06-26/el-salvadors-murder-rate-has-fallen-dramatically-but-at-what-cost
It holds 40,000 people - mostly gang members - as part of the country’s war on organised crime.
But has the zero tolerance approach seen innocent victims jailed as well and what cost has returning peace to the streets come at?
News At Ten Anchor Tom Bradby finds out what you need to know from our US Correspondent Dan Rivers.
To view Dan's report, follow this link: https://www.itv.com/news/2023-06-26/el-salvadors-murder-rate-has-fallen-dramatically-but-at-what-cost
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