Tren de Aragua
CIA Strike On Cartel Storage Facility In Venezuela Didn't Cause Casualties: Report
The attack reportedly conducted by the CIA against a facility used by Tren de Aragua to store drugs and boats in Venezuela didn't cause any casualties, CNN reported.
CIA Hit Alleged Gang-Controlled Dock Used To Load Drug Boats In Venezuela: Report
The CIA hit what has been described as a remote dock in the Venezuelan coast believed to be used by the Tren de Aragua gang to load drugs onto vessels that would then journey through the Caribbean, according to a new report.
Report Reveals Tren de Aragua Presence in 10 Mexican States as Authorities Step Up Efforts to Curb Gang's Expansion
A new report, based on testimony from government intelligence officials, states that Mexican authorities only became aware of Tren de Aragua's operations last year, after clashes between the gang and rival groups in Mexico City.
Feds Target Tren de Aragua Leader Known As 'The Unspeakable'
Federal prosecutors have indicted a leader of notorious street gang Tren de Aragua
Trump Says Colorado Is 'Run by Tren de Aragua,' Slams Governor as 'Weak and Pathetic'
Governor Polis said earlier this month that "we would all benefit if the President spent less time posting attacks and instead worked on making Christmas more affordable for American families"
Maduro's Former Intelligence Chief Says Regime Worked With FARC, ELN and Hezbollah to Target U.S., in Letter to Trump
The former general also said criminal groups such as Tren de Aragua were recruited from prisons to protect the government in exchange for immunity
U.S. Government Now Offering $5 Million For Senior Tren de Aragua Member 'El Viejo'
The United States government has raised its reward for information leading to the arrest of a Tren de Aragua leader to $5 million, up from $3 million.
Who Is DJ Rosita? United States Formally Ties Venezuelan Influencer and Actress to Tren de Aragua Gang
The U.S. government has formally linked Venezuelan DJ and actress Jimena Romina Araya Navarro, known as Rosita, to activities supporting the Tren de Aragua criminal organization. The accusation appears in an official action by the Treasury Department published on December 3, 2025, which includes Rosita on a list of individuals sanctioned for allegedly providing material support to the criminal group.
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.