Chile President-Elect Kast Visits Bukele’s Mega-Prison to Spotlight Security Plans
Salvadoran armed forces stand guard outside the Counter Terrorism Confinement Center in Tecoluca, El Salvador, in 2025.
Photographer: John Moore/Getty ImagesChile’s incoming president, José Antonio Kast, toured El Salvador’s notorious mega-prison on Friday, one stop on a week-long trip focused on showcasing his commitment to beefing up security once he takes office in March.