CBS Pulls El Salvador Prison Report, Sparks Controversy

CBS News abruptly pulls sixty Minutes report on El Salvadors CECOT prison, sparking controversy and questions about political interference. The segment, titled Inside CECOT, was set to air on Sunday night but was yanked hours before, with CBS citing the need for more reporting. However, correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi claimed it was a political decision, not an editorial one. The prison is known for brutal conditions and has been criticized by human rights groups. The U.S. has sent hundreds of migrants there without trials, adding to the controversy. Meanwhile, CBS is undergoing changes under new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, who has no TV news background. The network has also scrubbed the segments promo page, leaving viewers in the dark about when or if the report will air.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.