Chilean Court Sentences Los Gallegos Members
Chilean court sentences 34 members of Los Gallegos, affiliated with Tren de Aragua, to prison terms totaling roughly 560 years for crimes including illicit association, drug trafficking, and homicide. The trial is described as historic and significant in the fight against transnational organized crime.
Key Points
- 34 members of Los Gallegos sentenced to prison terms totaling 560 years
- Crimes include illicit association, drug trafficking, arms trafficking, kidnapping, and homicide
- Trial considered one of the most relevant at the national level in the fight against transnational organized crime
- Chilean prosecutors seeking extradition orders against other individuals linked to the group
Pros
- Significant blow to organized crime
- Historic trial against transnational organized crime
- High number of defendants convicted
Cons
- Presence of violent criminal organizations like Tren de Aragua
- Linking of Venezuelan nationals to criminal activities