Americans Are Advised to Prepare For An Influx Of Venezuelan Criminals
Venezuelan authorities announced they had freed prisoners Friday
Reports indicate a potential increase in the release of former prisoners from Venezuela, some of whom have been linked to organized crime, into the United States.
This follows earlier coverage, which highlighted the influx of Venezuelan criminals, including associates of President Nicolas Maduro and members of the Tren de Aragua gang, into American cities.
According to a statement from Supreme Court of Justice Magistrate Edgar Gavidia, an operation began in the state of Miranda to review the cases of individuals in detention centers and prisons. This resulted in the release of inmates as part of an effort to administer justice to those who may have erred in the past.
Miami-based immigration attorney Rolando Vazquez expressed concerns over the potential threat posed by the release of individuals with criminal backgrounds, drawing parallels to high-profile criminal cases in the U.S. involving Venezuelan nationals.
Vazquez, an asylum attorney with connections to the Venezuelan community, has voiced criticism of the deleterious effects of these releases on public safety.
Notably, prisons such as Yare I, Yare II, and El Rodeo have been mentioned as facilities gradually releasing inmates. These prisons have faced issues with violence and corruption, as highlighted by incidents such as the 2011 riot at El Rodeo, which led to charges of corruption against two wardens and a soldier after the violence resulted in 22 deaths.