Trump Designates Venezuelan Gang ‘Tren de Aragua’ as Foreign Terrorist Organization

In a significant escalation of U.S. efforts to combat international crime, President Donald Trump has officially designated the Venezuelan gang 'Tren de Aragua' as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). This move, announced today, is part of a broader strategy targeting eight Latin American criminal organizations, including the notorious MS-13 and several Mexican drug cartels.

The 'Tren de Aragua,' originating in Venezuela's Aragua state around 2010, has rapidly expanded its operations across multiple countries, including Colombia, Brazil, Peru, and even the United States. The gang is involved in. . .