Venezuela Denies U.S. Claim That Deportees Are Gang Members

Over 200 Venezuelans deported to El Salvador's Cecot prison face disputed gang affiliations and human rights concerns.

The U.S. deported 238 alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello asserts that none of the deportees are affiliated with the gang, citing verified information.
The deportees were transferred to the Cecot high-security prison in El Salvador, which has been criticized for harsh conditions by human rights activists.
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele had previously offered to house U.S. detainees in Cecot prison for a fee, highlighting his controversial policies.
The incident underscores ongoing geopolitical tensions between the U.S., Venezuela, and El Salvador, with strained relations shaping narratives on all sides.