Illegal Immigrants Affiliated with Violent Venezuelan Gang Caught at Southern Border

Illegal immigrants affiliated with a violent Venezuelan gang were caught at the southern border, posing a serious threat. Lawmakers are sounding the alarm about the gang's criminal activities, including extortion, kidnapping, murder, and sex trafficking.

Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua seeking to establish presence in the United States

Members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, known for extensive criminal activities, are seeking to establish a presence in the United States, causing concern among officials and the Venezuelan community. Lawmakers are urging President Biden to designate the gang as a Transnational Criminal Organization to combat its threat.

Release of Shooting Suspect with Ties to Venezuelan Gang

Chicago Police released a suspect in the shooting of a transgender person due to lack of cooperation from the victim, who feared the shooter's ties to a dangerous Venezuelan gang. The suspect, an illegal migrant from Venezuela with cartel ties, was not charged despite evidence linking him to the crime. The growing influence of the gang in the city has led to increased fear among citizens and challenges in prosecuting such crimes.