Tren de Aragua: Inside The Venezuelan Gang Terrorizing America

A new report from the Heritage Foundation shines a spotlight on a dangerous Venezuelan gang called Tren de Aragua (TdA), which has been making headlines for its violent crimes in the U.S. The report, titled "Derailing the Tren de Aragua," warns that the threat this gang poses to America is much bigger than most people realize. The author of the report, Joseph Humire, believes that the U.S. is facing a serious problem, one that could grow even worse if action isn’t taken soon.

So, who exactly is Tren de Aragua? Unlike most gangs, TdA is not just a group of criminals; it’s a highly organized, state-backed terrorist organization. Born in Venezuelan prisons more than a decade ago, this gang is spreading across the Western Hemisphere, bringing violence and terror wherever it goes. The report argues that TdA’s operations are not just limited to crimes, but also part of a broader political agenda supported by the Venezuelan government. It’s a criminal group with a mission: to destabil...