NYPD looking into link between deadly shootings near Brooklyn shelter and Venezuelan gang Two men are dead and a third man was hospitalized in critical condition after gunfire erupted at two separate scenes Latin Times · Jul 23, 2024
Miami Republican María Elvira Salazar Softens Stance On 'Kill Them' Remark About Migrant Gangs Miami Republican María Elvira Salazar said the United States should take a tough stance against immigrants who are members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Latin Times · Jul 18, 2024
Biden Administration Sanctions Venezuelan Gang Tren De Aragua Biden administration sanctions Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua for violent crimes and trafficking, aiming to combat transnational threat. Top News · Jul 11, 2024
U.S. designates Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua as a transnational criminal organization The decision allows law enforcement agencies to allocate more resources to fight the gang's activities Latin Times · Jul 11, 2024
US sanctions a Venezuela gang for spreading criminal activity across Latin America The Biden administration is sanctioning Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang as a transnational criminal organization and is offering a $12 million reward for the arrest of the leaders The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024
Key leader of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua arrested in Colombia Police captured Larry Álvarez Nuñez, also known as "Larry Changa." It's the most significant blow to the group's leadership Latin Times · Jul 5, 2024
Venezuelan gangs are still operative despite government claims to the contrary: report Even though their activities decreased after a crackdown, they have resumed again Latin Times · Jun 22, 2024
Prominent Venezuelan gang may be making its way to the U.S., but how do they cross the border? El Tren de Aragua is a transnational criminal gang that originated in a Venezuelan prison. Rumors allege they are now operating in the U.S. Latin Times · Jun 16, 2024
Trump claims crime rates in Venezuela have decreased because the country sends gang members to the U.S. "Crime rates have dropped by 72% in Venezuela. They are bussing gang members to our country," the former president said in a rally Latin Times · Jun 10, 2024
Venezuelan Gang Tren De Aragua Poses Threat In US Authorities raise concerns over Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang operating in the U.S., involved in human trafficking and violent crimes. Top News · Jun 10, 2024
Venezuelan Gang Tren De Aragua Infiltrates U.S. Borders Federal authorities issue a warning about the infiltration of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua into the U.S., linked to violent crimes. Top News · Jun 9, 2024
Venezuelan accused in Louisiana sex trafficking case linked to "Tren de Aragua" gang Albert Herrera Machado is accused of being part of a human smuggling and sex trafficking operation spanning several states Latin Times · Jun 1, 2024
Tren de Aragua: a look at the criminal organization's origins, strategies and future prospects The organization has made local and regional headlines recently as a result of confirmed and potential activities Latin Times · May 20, 2024
Migrant crime is politically charged, but the reality is more complicated Republicans have raised the alarm about a migrant crime wave. Nationally, crime is down even as immigration has surged, but the concerns are real in some neighborhoods. WEKU · May 9, 2024
Latin Times · Apr 12, 2024 Marco Rubio Requests Designation of Venezuelan Gang 'Tren de Aragua' as Transnational Criminal Organization The senator claimed the criminal organization reached American cities during a Senate Foreign Relations committee hearing
Latin Times · Apr 5, 2024 Is a Notorious Venezuelan Gang Seeking to Operate in the U.S.? This Is What an Investigation Found Out Some Republicans recently said that Tren de Aragua members have spread "brutality and chaos," but figures don't show a substantial presence in the country
Top News · Mar 7, 2024 Venezuelan Gang Tren De Aragua May Be Establishing In US Chinese migrant influx and Venezuelan gang ties raise concerns about border security and Sanctuary City policies.
Top News · Feb 17, 2024 Violent supergang members connected to an emerging threat in NYC Learn about the emerging threat of Venezuelan supergangs in the U.S. and the need for closer collaboration with federal partners for effective enforcement.