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High-Ranking Tren de Aragua Member in Custody on Terrorism and International Drug Distribution Charges

A five-count superseding indictment has been unsealed today charging a Venezuelan national and alleged high-ranking member of the designated foreign terrorist organization Tren de Aragua (TdA). Jose Enrique Martinez Flores also known as “Chuqui,”...

El Salvador’s President Calls for Prisoner Exchange with Venezuela

(MENAFN) El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has appealed to Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, suggesting a compassionate exchange involving detainees. In a post made Sunday on X, Bukele proposed, "a humanitarian agreement that includes the...

Venezuelan Activist Jesús Armas Illegally Detained Amidst Human Rights Violations

CARACAS, Venezuela, Jan. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "FreeJesusArmas.com" campaign brings attention to the arbitrary detention of Jesús Armas, a respected Venezuelan activist, human rights advocate, and former Caracas City Council member, who...

Supreme Court Pauses Deportation of Venezuelan Gang Members

(MENAFN) The US Supreme Court has instructed the Trump administration to pause the deportation of a group of suspected Venezuelan gang members. A civil rights organization filed a lawsuit to prevent the removal of these individuals, who are...

Houston Local Jose Pereira Wins International Impact Book Award for ‘From Hero to Villain: My True Story of the CITGO6’

Nim Stant hosts Hollywood-style IIBA gala celebrating powerful storytelling and books that make a global impact HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jose Pereira of JoseConnect.com, and author of the gripping memoir...

Peru Court Imposes 15-Year Sentence on Ex-President Humala, Wife for Money Laundering

(MENAFN) Former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala and his wife, Nadine Heredia, were sentenced to 15 years in prison on Tuesday after being found guilty of money laundering, as reported by local sources. The judges of the National Superior Court...

Colombia’s ELN defends its name against US drug boat claims

(MENAFN) Colombia’s National Liberation Army (ELN), the country’s largest rebel organization, has rejected U.S. claims linking it to a drug-smuggling vessel destroyed by the American military in the Caribbean. The incident occurred on Friday, when...

Ecuador Braces for Strong Presidential Runoff

(MENAFN) Ecuador is on edge as it prepares for a highly competitive presidential runoff this Sunday. Forecasts suggest a tight race between the conservative incumbent Daniel Noboa and progressive challenger Luisa González. With polls indicating...

Governor Abbott Announces Four TdA Gang Members Arrested Attempting To Illegally Cross Border

TEXAS, January 3 - January 3, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrested four confirmed members of Tren de Aragua (TdA) as they attempted to illegally cross...

Schumer Criticizes Salvadoran President for Refusing to Repatriate Deported U.S. Resident

(MENAFN) U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sharply rebuked the Leader of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, for his unwillingness to repatriate a Maryland resident mistakenly deported. The incident involves Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was...

Highlights of the ICRC’s activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2024

In 2024, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) continued to carry out neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian work to meet the needs of the most vulnerable people in Venezuela. In collaboration with the Venezuelan Red Cross,...

US Supreme Court authorizes Trump's use of wartime law for gang deportations

(MENAFN) The US Supreme Court has temporarily authorized President Donald Trump to invoke a rarely used wartime powers statute to accelerate the deportation of individuals suspected of gang affiliation. This ruling reverses a previous decision by...

K-12 International Schools Market Size to Reach $110 Billion By 2034 Growing at 7% CAGR Exactitude Consultancy

Global K-12 International Schools Market Include– Pearson PLC, International School of Beijing, Udemy, Kaplan, Inc., GEMS Education CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The report has offered an all-inclusive...

Trump Imposes Tariffs on Countries Importing Oil from Venezuela

(MENAFN) On Monday, United States Leader Donald Trump inked an executive order that places tariffs on regions importing Venezuelan oil. Starting on April 2, the order mandates that a 25 percent tariff could be applied to all goods entering the...

Block, Inc. Investors: Please contact the Portnoy Law Firm to recover your losses; March 18, 2025 Deadline to file Lead Plaintiff Motion

Investors can contact the law firm at no cost to learn more about recovering their losses LOS ANGELES, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Block, Inc. ("Block" or the "Company") (NYSE: XYZ) investors of a class action...

Attorney General James Defends Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Venezuelan Immigrants

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in opposing the Trump administration’s unlawful and baseless attempt to strip Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Haitian and Venezuelan...

Judge Criticizes Treatment of Venezuelan Migrants Under Trump Administration

(MENAFN) A federal judge recently criticized the treatment of hundreds of deported Venezuelan migrants under the Trump administration, suggesting they were treated worse than alleged Nazis during World War II. According to reports, Judge Patricia...

Trump Promises to Impose ‘Secondary’ Tariff on Venezuela

(MENAFN) Leader Donald Trump revealed on Monday that he would be imposing a "secondary" tariff on Venezuela, citing accusations that the country secretly sent tens of thousands of gang members to the United States. Trump stated that Venezuela "has...

Hearing Wrap Up: Further Collaboration Needed Between Federal, State, & Local Law Enforcement to Bring Down Transnational Criminal Organizations

WASHINGTON—The Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement held a hearing titled, “Enhancing Federal, State, and Local Coordination in the Fight Against Criminal Illegal Aliens.” Subcommittee members discussed the need for increased collaboration...

Block, Inc. Investors: Please contact the Portnoy Law Firm to recover your losses. March 18, 2025 Deadline to file Lead Plaintiff Motion

Investors can contact the law firm at no cost to learn more about recovering their losses LOS ANGELES, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Block, Inc. ("Block" or the "Company") (NYSE: SQ; XYZ) investors of a class...