Alleged leader of Tren de Aragua, labeled as a terrorist group, charged in New York but on the lam

ABC NewsThursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:13:44 PM
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Alleged leader of Tren de Aragua, labeled as a terrorist group, charged in New York but on the lam
  • An alleged leader of the Tren de Aragua gang, designated as a terrorist organization by the United States, has been charged in a New York federal court with racketeering conspiracy and terrorism
  • The charges against the Tren de Aragua leader highlight the U.S. government's intensified efforts to address the threats posed by such gangs, which have been linked to various criminal activities, including human trafficking and drug smuggling.
  • The situation reflects broader concerns regarding the rise of transnational gangs in the Americas, particularly in relation to immigration and security policies. Recent operations targeting the Tren de Aragua have resulted in significant arrests, indicating a coordinated approach by federal and local authorities to dismantle these networks.
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