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Venezuelan Gang Leader Charged Under U.S. Terrorism Laws

4/24/2025

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Jose Enrique Martinez Flores, a top figure in the notorious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, has been charged with terrorism-related offenses by the U.S. Department of Justice. This groundbreaking move marks the first time terrorism laws have been applied to the gang, which was labeled a terrorist organization by the Trump administration. If convicted, Flores could face life behind bars.

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Jose Enrique Martinez Flores, a top figure in the notorious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, has been charged with terrorism-related offenses by the U.S. Department of Justice. This groundbreaking move marks the first time terrorism laws have been applied to the gang, which was labeled a terrorist organization by the Trump administration. If convicted, Flores could face life behind bars.