U.S. spy agencies say Maduro regime does not direct Venezuelan gang

Venezuelan authorities do not direct or facilitate the activities of Tren de Aragua in the U.S., according to a partially redacted report from U.S. intelligence agencies, which contradicts President Donald Trump's justification for deporting gang members using the Alien Enemies Act without due process. The report suggests Venezuela does not direct the gang but occasionally tolerates its activities within Venezuela, viewing them as a security threat rather than an "invasion." Meanwhile, U.S. federal law enforcement agencies like the FBI believe some Venezuelan officials may assist in the group's operations in the U.S., though most analysts find such intelligence credible.