Jose Enrique Martinez Flores extradited to US on terrorism and drug trafficking charges
Jose Enrique Martinez Flores, a 24-year-old Venezuelan known as "Chuqui" and alleged high-ranking leader of Tren de Aragua, was extradited from Colombia to the United States on Thursday to face federal terrorism and international drug distribution charges. FBI Director Kash Patel called him the "highest-ranking" TdA leader ever extradited to the U.S. The extradition followed a Homeland Security Task Force investigation and came after the Trump administration designated TdA a foreign terrorist organization in February 2025.
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“In first known transfer Tren de Aragua member from Colombia, DOJ brings suspected leader to US on terrorism charges”
“FBI Director Kash Patel Celebrates Major Victories: More than Two Dozen Tren de Aragua Gang Members Arrested”