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The CECOT was built to combat extreme criminality, particularly the activities of gangs like Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) and Barrio 18, groups that have been responsible for violence and organized crime in the country. It serves as a key element in President Nayib Bukele's "War on Gangs" strategy, aiming to dismantle the influence of these criminal organizations by incarcerating tens of thousands of suspected gang members. The facility's advanced security features are intended to ensure that inmates cannot continue their criminal activities from within prison walls.