U.S. intelligence memo says Venezuelan government does not control Tren De Aragua gang.
Briefly

A recently declassified memo from the U.S. intelligence community indicates that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro does not direct the Tren de Aragua (TDA) gang, countering claims made by President Trump. The memo reveals that while some connections may exist between the Maduro regime and the gang, there is no evidence of coordinated support or organized cooperation. It notes that most officials consider TDA a threat, contradicting the narrative that the gang serves Maduro's interests in facilitating migration to the U.S. This information undermines the justification for the swift deportation of alleged gang members under the Alien Enemies Act.
The intelligence community has stated that while members of the Maduro regime may interact with Tren de Aragua, there is no evidence of organized cooperation.
Despite Trump's assertions, the U.S. intelligence conclusion shows the Maduro administration likely does not direct or support Tren de Aragua's operations in the U.S.
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