🚨 A shocking account from a US immigration detention center reveals overcrowded cells, no showers, and denied medical care – exposing systemic failures in America's border policies. Nicaraguan migrant Alvin Sevilla shared his traumatic experience with CGTN, describing facilities packed with 600 people despite a 100-person capacity limit.
A Surge in Migrant Deaths
US authorities recovered 890 migrant bodies along the border in 2022 – a record 58% spike from 2021. “We were treated like animals,” Sevilla said, recounting how guards mocked detainees begging for water. 🤬
Inside the Detention Center
• No showers for weeks
• Toilet breaks restricted to 30 seconds
• Chronic illness ignored by staff
• Children held in same conditions as adults
Sevilla's story mirrors broader concerns about human rights violations, as smuggling networks exploit desperate migrants. With border tensions rising, advocates demand urgent reforms. 💔
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No showers and healthcare in U.S. immigration detention center
cgtn.com