Venezuelans Indicted in Tennessee Sex Trafficking Case

Eight Venezuelan nationals have been indicted for running a sex trafficking ring in Tennessee, allegedly linked to the Tren de Aragua gang. The suspects, accused of enticing women from Venezuela under false pretenses and forcing them into prostitution to pay off travel debts, were arrested in Tennessee and Texas. The operation was reportedly led by Yilibeth Del Carmen Rivero-Del Caldera and her son Klebier Daniel Mota Rivero, who used their gang connections to intimidate victims. This indictment is part of a broader crackdown on the violent Tren de Aragua gang in the U.S. and follows a years-long investigation by multiple federal, state, and local agencies. The case highlights the exploitation of vulnerable women, who were promised better lives but instead coerced into sex work. Authorities are determined to dismantle such criminal networks and hold those involved accountable.