Tren de Aragua Gang Expands Violent Operations Across the U.S.
The Venezuelan prison gang has infiltrated American cities, taking over properties and engaging in widespread criminal activities.
- Tren de Aragua, originally a Venezuelan prison gang, has evolved into a multinational crime syndicate operating across the U.S.
- The gang is involved in drug trafficking, human trafficking, and violent crimes, including armed robberies and murders.
- Members of Tren de Aragua have taken over apartment complexes in cities like Aurora, Colorado, and are charging residents for 'protection'.
- Local law enforcement efforts are hampered by sanctuary city policies, which limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
- The gang has recruited members from within migrant shelters, further complicating efforts to curtail their activities.