Relatives of recently deported Venezuelan immigrants were shocked and anguished to discover their loved ones were sent to a notorious mega-prison in El Salvador. The families strongly deny that their relatives are tied to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, a claim used by the Trump administration to justify quick deportations under the Alien Enemies Act from 1798. Families say their loved ones are falsely accused and targeted due to tattoos. The administration has defended the deportations, insisting the immigrants had final deportation orders and gang affiliations.
Relatives of Mervin Yamarte, 29, were horrified to see him in a video showing men being sent to a prison known for human rights abuses in El Salvador. Yamarte’s family claims he has tattoos unrelated to gang symbols and had an open asylum case. Others, like Fritzgeralth De Jesus, also denied gang affiliations and faced deportation due to tattoos. The Venezuelan government denounced the detentions in El Salvador.
Family members and lawyers were stunned by the deportations, noting pending asylum cases and lack of criminal records for some immigrants. The timing of the flights, departure of planes after a restraining order, and lack of specific information about deportees have raised questions. A federal judge has sought further details on the deportations based on the Alien Enemies Act. The Venezuelan government has urged the international community to be vigilant against what they see as violations of human rights and international law. The families of deported immigrants continue to protest and seek justice for their loved ones, who they claim are being unjustly accused.
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