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Rubio Challenges Intelligence on Venezuelan Gang's Ties to Maduro

5/18/2025

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio challenges the National Intelligence Council's assertion that the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua operates independently of Nicolás Maduro's regime. He argues that the gang serves as a tool for the government to sow chaos in the U.S. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court halts deportations of Venezuelan nationals, citing the Alien Enemies Act.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio challenges the National Intelligence Council's assertion that the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua operates independently of Nicolás Maduro's regime. He argues that the gang serves as a tool for the government to sow chaos in the U.S. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court halts deportations of Venezuelan nationals, citing the Alien Enemies Act.