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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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US sanctions a Venezuela gang for spreading criminal activity across Latin America
The Biden administration is sanctioning Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang as a transnational criminal organization and is offering a $12 million reward for the arrest of the leaders. It's accusing
·New York, United States
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Biden administration designates dangerous Venezuelan gang as a transnational criminal organization
(CNN) — The Biden administration will designate a dangerous Venezuelan gang infiltrating the United States as a significant transnational criminal organization on Thursday, according to a senior administration official, who described the gang as an “emerging threat.”
·Huntsville, United States
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In parallel, the State Department also announced this Thursday a million-dollar reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of several of its leaders.
·Bogotá, Colombia
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Leaning Left16Leaning Right3Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Left
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