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Controversy erupts as CBS blocks 60 minutes story on Venezuelan prisoners in El Salvador

CBS News faced criticism after pulling a 60 Minutes report on Venezuelan men detained in El Salvadors CECOT prison following deportation by the Trump administration. Although the segment aired briefly in Canada, it was blocked in the U.S., initiating questions in regard to editorial independence. Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss cited the story as not ready, while correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi alleged the decision was political despite internal approvals.