Tren de Aragua: From Venezuelan Prison Gang to Transnational Threat

The Tren de Aragua gang, originating from the Tocorón prison in Venezuela, has transformed into a powerful transnational criminal organization under the leadership of Héctor Rustherford Guerrero Flores. Engaging in extortion, drug trafficking, kidnapping, and human trafficking, the gang has expanded its operations across South America and into the United States. Despite numerous crackdowns, their influence continues to grow, posing a significant threat that requires coordinated international efforts to combat.