Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori visits El Salvador’s maximum-security prison CECOT and says she is considering building a similar mega-prison in Peru. Multiple outlets report the trip and frame it around Fujimori’s interest in the prison model used by El Salvador.
The reporting provides limited additional details. The Rio Times says Fujimori announced plans in San Salvador and notes that no cost or timeline is provided. Al Jazeera similarly describes her inspection of the facility and presents it as part of ongoing consideration of a proposal for Peru. Other coverage focuses on the notoriety of the prison and links it to El Salvador President Nayib Bukele.
Across outlets, the core points remain consistent: Fujimori tours CECOT and discusses the possibility of replicating aspects of the system in Peru. Differences mainly involve how prominently each source highlights the prison’s reputation and Bukele’s role, and whether it mentions that Fujimori made an announcement separate from the tour.
