Tren de Aragua:
The US President invoked the Alien Enemies Act (1798) for the first time since World War II to deport suspected members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA).
- Tren de Aragua (TdA) Gang Founded in 2014 inside Tocorón Prison, Aragua state, Venezuela.
- Spread across Colombia, Peru, Chile, and the US, exploiting Venezuelan migrants.
- Engaged in drug trafficking, human trafficking, extortion, murder, and kidnapping.
- Chile accused Venezuelan authorities of colluding with the gang in the murder of a former Venezuelan opposition officer in 2023.
- Alien Enemies Act of the USA:
- Enacted in 1798 to combat spying and sabotage during tensions with France.
- Authorizes the U.S. President to deport, detain, or impose restrictions on individuals who have primary allegiance to a foreign power and pose a national security risk in wartime.
- Can be invoked under two conditions:
- During a declared war
- In case of an invasion or predatory incursion by a foreign power
- The act remains in effect until explicitly revoked by the President.
