TREN DE ARAGUA

Oct 26 2025POLITICS

Why a Giant Aircraft Carrier Might Not Solve Venezuela's Crime Problem

A huge aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald Ford, has been sent to the Caribbean. It's part of a bigger military move by the US. The goal? To tackle organized crime in Venezuela. But will it work? The US has accused Venezuela's President, Nicolás Maduro, of working with a big crime group called Tren de Aragua. They say Maduro is involved in drug trafficking. But Maduro ...

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Apr 12 2025CRIME

Tattoos and Mistaken Identities: The Unlikely Connection to a Venezuelan Gang

A man from Derbyshire, England, was surprised to find out that his tattoo was used by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to identify members of a Venezuelan criminal gang. The gang, known as Tren de Aragua (TdA), has been a subject of interest for law enforcement agencies. Pete Belton, a 44-year-old man, was shocked when he saw a photo of his forearm tattoo...

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Mar 25 2025CRIME

Women Caught in the Middle of U. S. Deportation Drama

A recent deportation effort by the U. S. government saw eight women from Venezuela caught in the middle of a complex situation. The women were initially part of a group of alleged gang members from Venezuela who were deported to El Salvador. The women were not aware of their destination until they were already on the plane. They were told they were heading...

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Mar 24 2025POLITICS

The Legal Battle Over Venezuelan Deportations

The deportation of Venezuelan migrants by the U. S. government has sparked a significant legal debate. A judge has intervened, blocking the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act. This act, typically used in wartime, allows for the deportation of noncitizens with minimal due process. The judge's decision highlights the need for individual hearings to det...

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Mar 16 2025POLITICS

Tren de Aragua: The Invisible Invasion

In the shadows of the United States, a silent invasion is underway. Tren de Aragua (TdA), a notorious Foreign Terrorist Organization, has been quietly infiltrating the country. This group, with its thousands of members, is more than just a criminal enterprise; it's a well-oiled machine of chaos, operating in tandem with the Cártel de los Soles, a narco-terrorism outf...

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Oct 30 2024CRIME

The Growing Concern: Venezuelan Gang Tren de Aragua in Texas

Lately, Texas has been keeping a close eye on a Venezuelan gang called Tren de Aragua, and for good reason. This gang, which started out in South American prisons, has grown into a global threat known for its brutal violence, extortion, and human trafficking. While it's tough to say just how many members are in Texas, the gang has a massive following in Venezuela and...

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Venezuelan Gang's US Spread: A New Worry

Texas Republicans want answers from the Biden administration about the release of Venezuelan migrants. They're concerned about a notorious gang, Tren de Aragua (TdA), which is now causing trouble in several US states. The lawmakers sent a letter asking for details about these migrants and how the government is dealing with the gang's presence. The Biden administrati...

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Sep 13 2024POLITICS

"Border Crisis: The Devil's in the Details"

As the news of a suspected Venezuelan gang member's violent-crime spree in a small Wisconsin town spreads, the eerie feeling of being "terrified" is palpable. But is it really surprising? The Biden-Harris administration's open-border policies have created a perfect storm, allowing millions of illegal aliens to flood the country, bringing with them a wave of crime and...

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