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A sprawling new prison complex in El Salvador is at the centre of a controversial deportation scheme hatched by the US government. The prison, which is expected to house up to 40,000 inmates, is being built in part to accommodate thousands of Salvadorans who are set to be deported back to their home country under a new immigration policy announced by President Donald Trump earlier this year.
The policy, which aims to crack down on illegal immigration, has been widely criticized by human rights groups and immigration advocates, who argue that it will lead to the forced relocation of tens of thousands of people, many of whom have lived in the US for years and have established families and communities.
The prison, which is being built in the town of Amapola, is a key part of the Trump administration's plan to deport a large number of Salvadorans, as well as other Central Americans, back to their home countries. The US government has already begun the process of deporting thousands of Salvadorans, many of whom have been living in the US for years, and the new prison is expected to play a key role in this process.
The prison is being built by a private company, and is expected to be completed by the end of the year. It will be one of the largest prisons in Central America, and will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and security measures.
While the prison is being built to accommodate Salvadorans who are being deported, it is also expected to house inmates from other countries in the region, including Guatemala and Honduras.
The Trump administration's deportation policy has been met with widespread criticism from human rights groups and immigration advocates, who argue that it is a violation of international law and will lead to the forced relocation of tens of thousands of people. The policy has also been criticized by many in the Salvadoran community, who argue that it will have a devastating impact on their families and communities.
The construction of the prison has also raised concerns about the treatment of inmates, with many fearing that they will be subjected to poor conditions and abuse. The US government has promised to ensure that the prison is built to high standards, but many remain skeptical.
The controversy surrounding the prison has also raised questions about the role of the US government in El Salvador, with some arguing that the country is being used as a dumping ground for the US's immigration problems. The US government has denied these allegations, but many remain concerned about the impact of the deportation policy on El Salvador and its people.