Tren de Aragua
Family Members Of Venezuelans Deported To El Salvador's Mega-Prison Demand Proof of Life
Family members of Venezuelans deported to El Salvador's infamous CECOT mega-prison are demanding proof of life of their loved ones
ICE Detained Dozens at Alleged Tren de Aragua Meeting. It Was Actually a Child's Birthday Party
ICE detained 47 people, including children, during a raid on what agents claimed was a gang meeting, but was later revealed to be a child's birthday party.
Dozens Arrested in South Carolina Nightclub Raid Tied to Alleged Los Zetas Cartel Member
A nightclub allegedly operated by a member of the Los Zetas cartel was raided over the weekend in Summerville, South Carolina, resulting in nearly 80 arrests
FBI Supports Claims of Maduro Regime's Role in 'Tren de Aragua' Migration To U.S. In Interagency Dispute with CIA, NSA
The broader intelligence community, including including the C.I.A. and the National Security Agency, have continuously rejected the notion that the Maduro regime controls or directs the group
Trump Official Instructed Intelligence Staff to 'Rethink' Their Reports After Conflicting With Trump's Statements: Report
An official directed intelligence staff to revise a report that contradicted Donald Trump's claims about Venezuelan gangs, prompting concerns about political manipulation.
Marco Rubio Rejects Intelligence Assessment Disputing Tren de Aragua Is Controlled By The Venezuelan Government: 'They've Been in Cooperation'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected a recent intelligence assessment disputing the Trump administration's claim that Venezuela's authoritarian government controls the Tren de Aragua gang
Intelligence Officials Disputed Trump's Claim About Venezuelan Govt. Controlling Tren de Aragua; Tulsi Gabbard Fired Them
DNI head Tulsi Gabbard fired two top officials involved in a report that disputed the Trump administration's rationale to invoke the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans to El Salvador
Alleged Tren de Aragua Members, Including Minors, Attack NYPD Officers At Times Square Boxing Event
Most of the individuals involved in the incident are under 18, with one suspect as young as 12, preventing authorities from publicly identifying them
Trump's Tren de Aragua Crackdown Takes a Leaf Out Of South America's Political Playbook
South American countries have used the Tren de Aragua as a political tool to criticize urban insecurity, stigmatize Venezuelan migrants, and justify anti-immigration policies.
Kerry Kennedy Claims Salvadoran Police Prevented Her From Meeting With Deported Clients
U.S. lawyer Kerry Kennedy said Salvadoran authorities prevented her from meeting with Venezuelan deportees she represents. Later, a prominent human rights organization said its offices were raided
Alleged Tren de Aragua Leader Yonaiker Gallegos Arrested in Los Angeles County
An alleged Tren de Aragua leader was arrested in California as the Trump administration continues its efforts to curb down the gang's influence in the U.S.
Venezuelan President Slams US Over Little Girl's 'Abduction'
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has said the girl was placed in foster care to protect her from her parents, who it claimed were members of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua drug gang.
Former New Mexico Judge Admits To Destroying Evidence Related To Tren de Aragua Member Living In His House
New details have emerged about the arrest of Joel Cano, the now former federal judge accused of harboring a member of Tren de Aragua gang
Active Duty Military Found Alongside Tren de Aragua Members at DEA Raid of 'Underground Illegal Nightclub' in Colorado
The Department and Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) raided a Colorado nightclub in the early hours of Sunday morning. According to DHS Advisor and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, it was an "illegal alien nightclub" that was used by Tren de Aragua gang members.
Google Accused of Photoshopping El Salvador Prison in Google Earth After Internet Goes Wild Over 'Blood Stain'
Speculation surrounding a Google Earth image of El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center has increased following a new photo some believe is photoshopped.
El Salvador's President Proposes Prisoner Exchange With Venezuela
The Salvadoran leader, who was hosted at the White House last week, said that "all the Venezuelans we have in custody were detained as part of an operation against gangs like Tren de Aragua in the United States."
New Intelligence Assessment Dispute Trump Admin's Claims Of Connections Between TDA and Maduro Regime
A new intelligence assessment has contradicted the Trump administration's claims that the Venezuelan government is directing a U.S. invasion by Tren de Aragua.
Trump 'Looking Forward' to Meeting Bukele on Monday, Says They Are 'Working Together' to 'Eradicate Terrorist Organizations'
President Donald Trump announced he is set to meet with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, praising their ongoing partnership in combating organized crime.
Texas Law Enforcement Arrests 40 Suspected 'Tren de Aragua' Members in ICE-Led Raid
Authorities said that the raid occurred after more than a year of investigation by the FBI, ICE, the San Antonio Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety
Soccer Team Tribute Tattoo Triggered Deportation of Venezuelan Athlete Accused of Gang Ties
Reyes Barrios' only prior legal encounter was his participation in anti-regime protests against Venezuela's Maduro which led to his detention and alleged torture in 2023
Gay Makeup Artist Deported After ICE Claimed His 'Mom' Tattoo Was 'Consistent' With Gang Activity: Court Docs
A gay makeup artist was deported to El Salvador after U.S. immigrations officials claimed his "mom" and "dad" tattoos were "consistent" with gang activity.
ICE's Scorecard Revealed: How The Trump Admin is Deciding Which Migrants Are Sent to Notorious El Salvador Prison
The ACLU revealed parameters used by ICE to determine whether detainees are part of Venezuelan-born gang Tren de Aragua. Many deportees and their families have rejected any ties to the group
Venezuelan TPS Holders Take Legal Action As They Seek To Avoid Imminent Deportations
If upheld, the revocation of TPS would put an estimated 350,000 Venezuelans at risk of deportation as early as April
Venezuela to Accept Deportees Again Following New Deal With Trump
Deportation flights to Venezuela should resume following a deal between the country and the U.S.
Trump Linked Tren De Aragua With Venezuela's Regime To Conduct Swift Deportations, But The Intelligence Says Otherwise
Findings from the intelligence community cast doubt on Trump's justification for invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798
ICE Deported Professional Soccer Player After 'I Love You' Sign Language Symbol Was Interpreted as Gang Sign: Affidavit
An asylum seeker was deported to El Salvador under the Aliens Enemy Act after ICE accused him of gang membership based on a tattoo and hand gesture.
Lawyers Describe 'Chaos' At Deportation Flights Taking Venezuelans: 'Crying And Frightened'
Lawyers representing Venezuelan deportees say the Trump administration has not presented evidence linking them to Tren de Aragua
Venezuelans Watch In Horror As Trump Sends Family To El Salvador
Three days after being detained, they were deported in shackles to El Salvador's notorious Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT), accused of being members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, which has a presence in the United States.
Marco Rubio Threatens Maduro Regime with 'Severe and Escalating Sanctions' if it Refuses To Accept Venezuelan Deportees
The statement comes amid rising tensions between both countries, as the U.S. deported 238 Venezuelans with alleged ties to the "Tren de Aragua" gang to El Salvador on Saturday
Marco Rubio Reveals What Will Happen To Venezuelans Deported To El Salvador Who Turn Out To Not Be Gang Members
Some family members of Venezuela deportees claim their loved ones were deported due to having tattoos commonly used by Tren de Aragua gang members