Hope for Carlos Escoto: Legal Defense & Basic Support Fund

In 2024, Carlos Escoto was involved in a car accident that left him with a large financial burden. Despite doing everything he could to repay the debt, financial hardship made it impossible to finish. On April 28, 2025, Carlos was wrongfully incarcerated for this unpaid debt.

The other party — a lawyer with strong political connections — used their influence to fast-track a conviction without giving Carlos a fair chance to defend himself. He is now in a dangerous, overcrowded prison in El Salvador — with no access to visitors or phone calls, completely isolated from his family.

Carlos has a history of kidney failure and other health issues, making his current situation even more life-threatening. His family must cover all of his monthly basic needs, including food, clothing, and hygiene supplies — none of which are provided by the prison.

Carlos deserves due process and a chance to see his family again. Your support can help him fight for justice and survive until he has the opportunity to defend his name in court.

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En 2024, Carlos Escoto estuvo involucrado en un accidente de tránsito que lo dejó con una gran deuda económica. A pesar de sus esfuerzos, no pudo terminar de pagarla por dificultades financieras. El 28 de abril de 2025, fue encarcelado injustamente por esa deuda.

La otra persona involucrada —un abogado con conexiones políticas— utilizó su influencia para acelerar el proceso y obtener una condena inmediata, sin permitirle defenderse. Carlos ahora está en una prisión peligrosa y sobrepoblada en El Salvador, sin derecho a recibir visitas ni llamadas telefónicas. Está completamente aislado de su familia.

Carlos ha sufrido insuficiencia renal y otros problemas de salud, lo que hace su situación aún más grave. Su familia debe cubrir todos sus gastos mensuales básicos, ya que el sistema penitenciario no le provee alimentos, ropa ni artículos de higiene.

Carlos merece un debido proceso y la oportunidad de volver a ver a su familia. Tu apoyo puede ayudarlo a sobrevivir y luchar por justicia.