U.S. Tightens the Noose on Venezuelan ‘Tren de Aragua’ Gang Linked to Terror and Drug Trafficking

In a decisive move to protect American security, the U.S. government has expanded sanctions against individuals tied to Tren de Aragua, the Venezuelan criminal gang designated as a foreign terrorist organization under President Trump’s administration. This action underscores Washington’s commitment to dismantle transnational threats that fuel drug trafficking and violence within our borders.Why Does Stopping Tren de Aragua Matter for America?Tren de Aragua originated from the Tocorón prison in Venezuela—a dark incubator of corruption where criminals transformed incarceration into luxury by controlling the facility with nightclubs, swimming pools, and lavish amenities. Such blatant lawlessness is not confined to Venezuela’s prisons...