President Trump's executive order invoked the Alien Enemies Act to target Venezuelan citizens aged 14 and older who have connections with Tren de Aragua, a formidable transnational gang. Despite an immediate legal challenge, concerns grow regarding the gang's activities, which include sex trafficking and drug offenses, as it has gained influence across Latin America. The gang, emerging from a prison in Venezuela, reflects the socio-economic deterioration under the Maduro regime. The Biden administration previously designated the gang as a criminal organization, illustrating the escalating governmental focus on combating its violent crimes.
President Trump's executive order specifically targets Venezuelan citizens involved with the Tren de Aragua gang, classifying them as Alien Enemies and allowing for their removal.
The Tren de Aragua gang, with its roots in a Venezuelan prison, has expanded its criminal activities across Latin America, engaging in sex trafficking and drug operations.
In January, the Trump administration initiated steps to label Tren de Aragua as a foreign terrorist organization, responding to growing concerns about its violent expansion.
Venezuelan society has been deeply affected by the repressive government of President Nicolas Maduro, leading to the rise of organized crime groups like Tren de Aragua.
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