Alexis Perozo-Monasterios/Venezuela/Murder

Enforcement and Removal Operations El Paso officers arrested Alexis Perozo-Monasterios, 36, a citizen of Venezuela, during a targeted enforcement action at a hotel in El Paso, Texas. Records confirm he is a fugitive wanted for murder in his home country. Following his arrest, Perozo-Monasterios was processed through intake and booked into ICE custody. He will remain detained pending removal proceedings to Venezuela.

The case involves a serious international fugitive wanted for a violent crime. Certified foreign and domestic records confirm the outstanding warrant for murder issued by Venezuelan law enforcement. These documents have been incorporated into his immigration case file, forming the foundation for his removal proceedings. His arrest ensures he is no longer able to evade accountability for the charges abroad.

During intake, Enforcement and Removal Operations officers confirmed his identity through biometric verification, validated his fugitive status with law enforcement partners, and compiled the necessary records for immigration court review. Perozo-Monasterios remains in ICE custody while his removal is prepared and finalized for transfer to Venezuelan authorities.