Tren de Aragua
Tren de Aragua Continues To Be Top Facilitator Of Unlawful Migration In Southern Border, Mexican Police Chief Says
Venezuelan-born gang Tren de Aragua continues to be a top facilitator of unlawful migration at the southern border, according to Mexico's police chief
Over 140 Arrests Mark Launch of New South Texas Task Force Against Transnational Crime
Federal officials said the South Texas task force has already been active since late October and cited additional recent operations
Multi-City Raids in Spain Uncover First European Cell of Venezuelan Gang Tren de Aragua
Authorities said the cell was dismantled in its early stages, before it could expand, and had likely been active since at least 2023 in neighborhoods of Barcelona and Madrid.
Law Enforcement Spent Months Amplifying Unverified Claims of Tren de Aragua Plotting to Kill Police Officers, Documents Show
Law enforcement agencies across the United States circulated and amplified for months a claim about notorious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua ordering members to kill police officers, a notion that was later quietly discredited by the FBI, newly released government records show.
Canada Confirms Tren de Aragua, Sinaloa Cartel Among Criminal Organizations Active Within Its Borders
Canadian authorities have confirmed that Tren de Aragua, the infamous Venezuelan criminal organization with operations across Latin America and the United States, is among seven international cartels currently active in the country.
Trump Compares Gaza Gangs to Venezuelan Ones, Says He Doesn't Mind if They're 'Eliminated'
President Donald Trump said that he was "not bothered" by reports of Hamas executing rival militias and alleged collaborators in Gaza, comparing the armed factions within the group to Venezuelan gangs and suggesting he had no issue with their elimination.
Alleged Tren de Aragua Ringleader Dies After Falling From Sixth Floor During Police Raid in Colombia
A Venezuelan national identified as Ender Alexis Rojas Montán, an alleged top leader of the transnational criminal organization Tren de Aragua, died onTuesday after falling from a sixth-floor apartment
Imprisoned Tren de Aragua Founder Asks to Take Part in Colombia's Peace Effort Aimed at Disarming Criminal Organizations
One of the founders of the Venezuelan criminal group Tren de Aragua, has formally asked President Gustavo Petro's government to allow the organization to join the country's peace negotiations intended to dismantle armed and criminal groups.
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Celebrates Arrest Of Tren De Aragua Leader: 'Good For The Mexican People'
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson celebrated the arrest of an alleged leader of Venezuelan-born gang Tren de Aragua in the country
Top Tren de Aragua Leader Detained In Mexico: 'Intellectual And Material Author Of Several Femicides'
Mexican authorities detailed that an alleged leader of Venezuelan-born gang Tren de Aragua has been detained in the country
US Agencies Face Backlash for Linking Emojis to Venezuelan Gang Tren de Aragua
Law enforcement agencies in the United States are facing sharp criticism after records revealed they circulated reports suggesting that everyday emojis could indicate links to Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan criminal group. The theory, repeated in official briefings and training documents, has been described by experts as unfounded, dangerous, and likely to deepen racial profiling.
Trump Escalates Attacks on Venezuela, Calls Tren de Aragua 'Worse Than MS-13'
Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday sharpened his rhetoric against Venezuela, accusing Nicolás Maduro's government of sending drugs and violent criminals into the United States and branding the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua as "probably the worst gang in the world."
Misinformation on 'Tren de Aragua' Gang Traced to Organization Led by Newly-Appointed Trump Official
InSight Crime found that the Department of Defense's Joseph Humire tracked Tren de Aragua's activity in his previous role and fabricated news citing nonexistent local news articles
FBI Reportedly Asks Local Police to Add Cartel and Gang Names to Terror List Despite Criticism: 'Major Red Flags'
The FBI has instructed local law enforcement agencies to submit names of individuals tied to certain drug cartels and gangs for potential inclusion on the U.S. government's terrorist watch list
FBI Adds Tren De Aragua Leader To Most Wanted List: 'Should Be Considered Armed And Dangerous'
The FBI has added alleged Tren de Aragua leader Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano to its most wanted list and is offering a $3 million reward for information leading to his arrest or conviction
Venezuelan Anti-Corruption TikTok Influencer Killed During Livestream
A Venezuelan influencer known for exposing corruption among public officials was shot and killed by armed men while livestreaming on TikTok.
Texas Authorities Deported Migrant After Labeling Him Tren de Aragua Member for Traveling With Tattooed Companion
A Venezuelan national who was deported to El Salvador after appearing in a photo next to a tattooed man allegedly linked to the Tren de Aragua gang has been granted permission by a Texas judge to return to the U.S.
Family Members Of Venezuelans Deported To El Salvador's Mega-Prison Demand Proof of Life
Family members of Venezuelans deported to El Salvador's infamous CECOT mega-prison are demanding proof of life of their loved ones
ICE Detained Dozens at Alleged Tren de Aragua Meeting. It Was Actually a Child's Birthday Party
ICE detained 47 people, including children, during a raid on what agents claimed was a gang meeting, but was later revealed to be a child's birthday party.
Dozens Arrested in South Carolina Nightclub Raid Tied to Alleged Los Zetas Cartel Member
A nightclub allegedly operated by a member of the Los Zetas cartel was raided over the weekend in Summerville, South Carolina, resulting in nearly 80 arrests
FBI Supports Claims of Maduro Regime's Role in 'Tren de Aragua' Migration To U.S. In Interagency Dispute with CIA, NSA
The broader intelligence community, including including the C.I.A. and the National Security Agency, have continuously rejected the notion that the Maduro regime controls or directs the group
Trump Official Instructed Intelligence Staff to 'Rethink' Their Reports After Conflicting With Trump's Statements: Report
An official directed intelligence staff to revise a report that contradicted Donald Trump's claims about Venezuelan gangs, prompting concerns about political manipulation.
Marco Rubio Rejects Intelligence Assessment Disputing Tren de Aragua Is Controlled By The Venezuelan Government: 'They've Been in Cooperation'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected a recent intelligence assessment disputing the Trump administration's claim that Venezuela's authoritarian government controls the Tren de Aragua gang
Intelligence Officials Disputed Trump's Claim About Venezuelan Govt. Controlling Tren de Aragua; Tulsi Gabbard Fired Them
DNI head Tulsi Gabbard fired two top officials involved in a report that disputed the Trump administration's rationale to invoke the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans to El Salvador
Alleged Tren de Aragua Members, Including Minors, Attack NYPD Officers At Times Square Boxing Event
Most of the individuals involved in the incident are under 18, with one suspect as young as 12, preventing authorities from publicly identifying them
Trump's Tren de Aragua Crackdown Takes a Leaf Out Of South America's Political Playbook
South American countries have used the Tren de Aragua as a political tool to criticize urban insecurity, stigmatize Venezuelan migrants, and justify anti-immigration policies.
Kerry Kennedy Claims Salvadoran Police Prevented Her From Meeting With Deported Clients
U.S. lawyer Kerry Kennedy said Salvadoran authorities prevented her from meeting with Venezuelan deportees she represents. Later, a prominent human rights organization said its offices were raided
Alleged Tren de Aragua Leader Yonaiker Gallegos Arrested in Los Angeles County
An alleged Tren de Aragua leader was arrested in California as the Trump administration continues its efforts to curb down the gang's influence in the U.S.
Venezuelan President Slams US Over Little Girl's 'Abduction'
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has said the girl was placed in foster care to protect her from her parents, who it claimed were members of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua drug gang.
Former New Mexico Judge Admits To Destroying Evidence Related To Tren de Aragua Member Living In His House
New details have emerged about the arrest of Joel Cano, the now former federal judge accused of harboring a member of Tren de Aragua gang