Trinidad and Tobago courts just slammed the hammer down hard on a dangerous Venezuelan gang called Tren de Aragua. The High Court made it official that this criminal crew counts as terrorists after the country's top lawyer asked for the move. Officials banned everyone from doing any business with these bad guys and froze all their money and property. Anyone who helps them out faces serious criminal charges under the new rules.
This violent gang started up in Venezuela but spread like wildfire across South America and even reached the United States. The group has active members causing trouble in Colombia, Peru, Chile, Ecuador, Bolivia and Brazil. Trinidad leaders worried about having these criminals operating close to home since Venezuela sits right next door. The government decided to act fast before the gang could set up shop on their turf.
American officials helped Trinidad build their case against Tren de Aragua during recent meetings. Prime Minister Stuart Young talked with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about taking down the organization before it caused more damage. Rubio promised to share important evidence that would help Trinidad's lawyers make their argument in court. The partnership shows both countries want to stop these international crime rings from spreading further across the region.
This violent gang started up in Venezuela but spread like wildfire across South America and even reached the United States. The group has active members causing trouble in Colombia, Peru, Chile, Ecuador, Bolivia and Brazil. Trinidad leaders worried about having these criminals operating close to home since Venezuela sits right next door. The government decided to act fast before the gang could set up shop on their turf.
American officials helped Trinidad build their case against Tren de Aragua during recent meetings. Prime Minister Stuart Young talked with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about taking down the organization before it caused more damage. Rubio promised to share important evidence that would help Trinidad's lawyers make their argument in court. The partnership shows both countries want to stop these international crime rings from spreading further across the region.
