US sanctions a Venezuela gang for spreading criminal activity across Latin America
- The Tren de Aragua, originating from a lawless prison in Venezuela over a decade ago, has expanded due to mass migration under President Nicolás Maduro's rule.
- Accused of violent crimes, authorities in countries like Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador point to the group, linked with high murder rates in the region.
- The gang joined forces with Primeiro Comando da Capital, a Brazilian criminal group also under U.S. sanctions, according to the Treasury Department.
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