The Government of Peru has announced the construction of a maximum-security mega-prison on El Frontón Island, modeled after El Salvador’s Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo (CECOT). The new facility will be designed to house exclusively the leaders and top members of violent criminal organizations.
Authorities described the initiative as a “historic decision” that marks a turning point in Peru’s strategy against organized crime. By adopting a prison model inspired by El Salvador’s internationally recognized CECOT, Peruvian officials aim to strengthen national security and ensure stricter control over high-profile inmates.
“This project will allow the country to confront organized crime firmly and decisively,” officials stated, highlighting that the facility’s isolated location on El Frontón Island will enhance its security measures and limit external influence from criminal groups.
The announcement underscores Peru’s commitment to reinforcing law enforcement and mirrors a regional trend of adopting new approaches in the fight against organized crime.