Press reports anticipated the arrival of imminent raids led by border czar Tom Homan, who emphasized the seriousness of the operation. Homan mentioned the dangerousness of the Venezuelan group Tren de Aragua, noting its presence in Colorado and revealing that more than 100 of its members were deported. However, Venezuela refuses to accept its repatriated citizens.
For its part, the White House, through Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, confirmed that a significant number of Tren de Aragua members were transferred to Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. ICE, in charge of the operation, generated controversy by announcing it on social media, while the Department of Homeland Security did not comment on the matter.
The raids were carried out in the Denver metropolitan area with the intervention of numerous armed agents from various federal agencies, who broke into several locations, tearing down doors. The leaking of details about the operation jeopardized the safety of the agents, according to Homan. Despite the opposition from present activists, the arrests took place.
Regarding the southern border, Homan expressed the willingness of the United States Government to use the Army against Mexican cartels, classified as terrorists since January. He warned that any aggression against the troops would trigger a strong response from President Trump.
In the context of these measures, Homan lamented that leaks of information by the media have hindered operations like the one conducted in Denver against members of Tren de Aragua. Although it is estimated that more than 100 gang members were the target, the number of arrests made during the raid was not specified.
