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US Agencies Face Backlash for Linking Emojis to Venezuelan Gang Tren de Aragua

Law enforcement agencies in the United States are facing sharp criticism after records revealed they circulated reports suggesting that everyday emojis could indicate links to Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan criminal group. The theory, repeated in official briefings and training documents, has been described by experts as unfounded, dangerous, and likely to deepen racial profiling.

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