Top Tren de Aragua Leader Extradited to Houston to Face Terrorism and Drug Charges

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The highest-ranking Tren de Aragua member ever extradited to the United States is set to appear in federal court in Houston on terrorism and drug charges.

•⁠ ⁠Jose Enrique Martinez Flores, also known as “Chuqui,” allegedly oversaw the gang’s criminal activities in Colombia, including drug trafficking, extortion, and murder.

•⁠ ⁠Flores was arrested in Colombia on March 31 and extradited to Houston ahead of his scheduled court appearance on May 15. He faces up to life in prison and a possible $10 million fine.