CBS News Finally Airs 60 Minutes Story on CECOT

January 19, 2026

CBS News' '60 Minutes' aired its long-delayed segment on the CECOT prison in El Salvador, focusing on Venezuelan migrants who were deported there by the Trump administration. The report was initially pulled by editor Bari Weiss for additional reporting just hours before its scheduled airing in December, but it finally aired on January 18 with a new introduction and postscript that included updates and White House comments.

CBS News Finally Airs 60 Minutes Story on CECOT

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The segment aired on January 18 after being postponed since December.
Bari Weiss, CBS News editor-in-chief, originally pulled the segment for needing additional reporting.
The report highlighted abuses faced by detainees, many of whom had no criminal records.
The segment included updated commentary from the White House and DHS responses.
A version of the segment leaked online shortly after its initial pull.

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CBS News Finally Airs 60 Minutes Story on CECOT

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