In a significant shift, El Salvador has openly stated that migrants sent from the U.S. to the CECOT prison remain under American control. Salvadoran officials conveyed this position during discussions at the United Nations, contradicting previous assertions made by the Trump administration regarding the autonomy of their prison system. The admission stresses that the Salvadoran government lacks authority over these deportees, challenging the narrative presented by U.S. officials and highlighting ongoing concerns about the treatment of migrants in the notorious facility.