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Judge Resigns After Gang Member Arrest in Home

4/21/2025

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New Mexico Magistrate Judge Joel Cano stepped down after immigration agents apprehended Cristhian Ortega-Lopez, an alleged Tren de Aragua gang member residing in Cano's home. Ortega-Lopez, a Venezuelan national, faces charges for illegal firearm possession. In a related development, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele suggested a prisoner exchange with Venezuela, aiming to secure the release of political prisoners.

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New Mexico Magistrate Judge Joel Cano stepped down after immigration agents apprehended Cristhian Ortega-Lopez, an alleged Tren de Aragua gang member residing in Cano's home. Ortega-Lopez, a Venezuelan national, faces charges for illegal firearm possession. In a related development, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele suggested a prisoner exchange with Venezuela, aiming to secure the release of political prisoners.