El Salvador's Mega Prison and Authoritarianism

This chapter examines the harsh conditions and implications of El Salvador's Centre for the Confinement of Terrorism, a mega prison designed to hold 40,000 inmates under severe overcrowding. It discusses President Bukele's controversial policies, including the suspension of constitutional rights and the rise of authoritarianism, drawing parallels to similar trends in the United States under Trump's influence. The conversation raises concerns about the normalization of oppressive governance and the potential for these practices to affect global democratic principles.