DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to Visit El Salvador's Notorious Gang Detention Center

The trip highlights U.S. partnerships with Central and Latin American nations to combat organized crime and deport violent criminal illegal aliens.

Kristi Noem's three-day trip, starting March 26, 2025, will include visits to El Salvador, Colombia, and Mexico to strengthen international efforts against transnational crime.
El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center, known for its severe conditions, recently received 261 deported individuals, including MS-13 and Tren de Aragua gang members.
The deported individuals included 21 Salvadoran MS-13 gang members, with two identified as ringleaders, and 101 Venezuelans removed under Title 8 regulations.
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele emphasized the deportations' role in intelligence gathering and dismantling criminal networks in his country.
The resumption of deportation flights to Venezuela follows a new bilateral agreement, marking a significant step in U.S.-Venezuela relations.