Tren de Aragua all you need to know about the Venezuelan gang
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The Tren de Aragua emerged in 2014 from a Venezuelan prison and has evolved into a global crime syndicate engaged in numerous criminal activities. Originating in Tocoron prison, where it exerted control and operated luxuriously, the gang expanded due to Venezuela's economic collapse, recruiting among the diaspora. Its operations now extend to Colombia, Peru, and Chile, involving drug smuggling and extortion. In the U.S., it is tied to multiple criminal incidents, indicating a significant threat from this syndicate's continued growth and activity across borders.
The Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang, transformed from a prison organization in Venezuela to a multinational crime syndicate, now significant in the U.S.
Founded in Tocoron prison in Venezuela in 2014, the Tren de Aragua orchestrated crimes like murders and extortion, significantly impacting various countries.
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