The Trump administration's recent decision to deport Venezuelans to El Salvador has left families in despair, amidst allegations that their loved ones, some labeled as gang members, face dire conditions and a lack of due process.
Venezuelans in Fear as Trump Administration Expands Deportations to El Salvador
Venezuelans in Fear as Trump Administration Expands Deportations to El Salvador
Families are in anguish after the U.S. deported 238 Venezuelans, destabilizing their hopes for justice and amplifying concerns of wrongful accusations and violence.
Mirelis Casique from Venezuela is in anguish over the fate of her son, who went missing after being detained in Texas. He was among 238 Venezuelans recently deported by the Trump administration, leaving families terrified for their loved ones’ safety. Ms. Casique’s son informed her shortly before his name vanished from the immigration authority’s website, plunging their family into distress as they fear he is now lost "in an abyss with no one to rescue him."
This mass deportation has sparked outrage, especially from Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who condemned the U.S. actions as criminalizing innocent Venezuelans. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt characterized the deported individuals as “terrorists” linked to the Tren de Aragua gang, claiming they posed threats to Americans. However, many relatives of the deportees insist their loved ones are not affiliated with any gangs.
Images released by the Salvadoran government show the deported individuals being led into a maximum-security prison, underscoring fears of mistreatment and further violence. Families are grappling with the uncertainty of their relatives' fates and facing the unsettling reality of inadequate legal recourse following the abrupt transfers orchestrated by the U.S. administration.
