A former high-ranking Venezuelan military officer exposes the dark truth about a powerful migrant gang operating in major American cities.
According to Fox News, José Gustavo Arocha, a former lieutenant colonel in the Venezuelan army, reveals that the Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang serves as a state-sponsored organization used by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's regime to create chaos and instability throughout the United States.
The criminal organization, whose name translates to "Train from Aragua," emerged from a Venezuelan prison a decade ago and has since established a presence in over 30 major U.S. cities. Arocha, who fled Venezuela in 2015 after being imprisoned by the Maduro regime, emphasizes that TdA operates under the direct control of authorities in Caracas.
Venezuelan Intelligence Agency Controls Gang
The Directorate of Military Counterintelligence (DGCIM), Venezuela's counterintelligence agency, utilizes TdA as an asymmetrical warfare tool while maintaining plausible deniability. This strategic approach has already proven effective in neighboring countries, where the gang's criminal activities have contributed to the rise of socialist-friendly governments in Colombia, Peru, and Chile.
Arocha explains that the gang's name itself reveals its intended purpose of spreading ideology across the Western Hemisphere. The organization has demonstrated its capabilities through violent incidents, including the takeover of an apartment building in Aurora, Colorado, and the murder of nursing student Laken Riley in Georgia.
The Biden administration's handling of the migrant crisis has inadvertently provided an opportunity for the Venezuelan government to establish a stronger presence in the United States. The temporary lifting of oil sanctions against Maduro has further complicated the situation.
Trump's Crucial Role in Gang Prevention
The former military officer emphasizes that President-elect Donald Trump must prioritize dismantling Tren de Aragua when he takes office. Arocha warns that simply deporting gang members will not solve the underlying problem, as stated in his powerful message:
We have to understand also something of the Tren de Aragua, the TdA. It's a state-sponsored Maduro regime organization. The real boss of the Tren de Aragua is in Caracas, Venezuela. It is the Maduro regime, because they created TdA, and they use the TdA as a blackmail [tool] for any situation.
The situation requires a comprehensive approach that addresses the root cause of TdA's existence. Arocha specifically points to the importance of limiting Maduro's access to resources and oil revenues:
Just imagine that, OK, you take all of Tren de Aragua and send [them] to Venezuela or whatever country. It's going to come back. That's not going to finish the disease. You have to combat the cause of TdA.
Strategic Response Required
The historic migrant crisis has resulted in approximately 8 million Venezuelan migrants, creating what Arocha describes as a wall spreading across the United States. The dispersal of migrants through interstate bussing programs has inadvertently facilitated the gang's expansion throughout the country.
The former lieutenant colonel emphasizes that border security alone cannot resolve the TdA threat. Without containing Maduro's regime and its influence, the gang will continue to pose a significant danger to American communities.
A comprehensive strategy must consider both domestic law enforcement efforts and international diplomatic pressure on Venezuela. The situation highlights the complex relationship between immigration policy, national security, and international relations.
Unveiling The Dangerous Connection
A former Venezuelan military officer has exposed the intricate relationship between the Maduro regime and the Tren de Aragua gang, revealing how this criminal organization serves as a tool for spreading violence and instability across the United States.
The gang's presence in over 30 major U.S. cities, combined with its connection to Venezuela's intelligence agency, presents a significant security challenge that requires immediate attention from incoming President-elect Donald Trump, with experts emphasizing the need for a strategy that addresses both the gang's activities and its state sponsorship by the Venezuelan government.
