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Exclusive: DOJ memo offers blueprint to Tren de Aragua deportation plan • Apr. 26, 2025, 9:09 PM ET (USA Today)
Justice Department brings first terrorism case against alleged high-ranking TdA gang member • Apr. 23, 2025, 6:34 PM ET (AP)
NYC mayor and Trump border czar tout charges against 27 people in Tren de Aragua case • Apr. 22, 2025, 10:05 PM ET (AP)
US intelligence contradicts Trump claims linking gang to Venezuelan government to speed deportations • Apr. 18, 2025, 9:56 AM ET (AP)

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Date c. 2010 - present
Areas Of Involvement human trafficking • organized crime • kidnapping • smuggling • extortion • robbery • drug trade

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Tocorón Prison in Aragua State, Venezuela
Police secure Tocorón prison perimeter
Swimming pool inside Tocorón Prison
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