President Nayib Bukele confirmed the U.S. deported 238 members of the Tren de Aragua gang to El Salvador. This follows President Trump’s employment of wartime authorities for migrant expulsion. The inmates were transferred under heavy security measures, emphasizing the ongoing collaboration between the U.S. and El Salvador against organized crime.
On March 16, 2025, President Nayib Bukele announced that the United States had deported 238 alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang to El Salvador. This action follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s activation of wartime authorities to facilitate the expulsion of illegal migrants. The transfer involved the arrival of these gang members, who were shown in a video shared by Bukele, being moved from a plane to a heavily guarded convoy.
The deportation is part of ongoing efforts by both nations to curb gang violence and criminal activity in Central America. Tren de Aragua is a significant Venezuelan criminal organization, engaged in drug trafficking, extortion, and other illicit activities. The transfer showcases the collaboration between the U.S. and El Salvador in the fight against organized crime.
The U.S. has deported 238 alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang to El Salvador, as announced by President Bukele. This measure is part of a broader strategy to combat gang violence and organized crime, reflecting the U.S. commitment to assist Central America in addressing these challenges.
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