Colombian forces kill Tren de Aragua leader in gunfight

Colombian forces kill Tren de Aragua leader in gunfight

Earlier this week, Colombian troops gunned down alias El Viejo, an alleged leader of the Tren de Aragua transnational criminal gang stemming from Venezuela's Tocorón prison, it was reported Wednesday by Bogotá. During a raid, El Viejo fired at the forces and was killed 'in the legitimate reaction ... in the course of military operations,' the Defense Ministry said.

Crossing Borders: The Evolution and Impact of Tren de Aragua | Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University

This article explores the origins, evolution, and transnational operations of Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang that has grown from prison-based roots into a powerful, violent, and adaptable criminal organization with global reach. It examines how systemic corruption, weak governance, and state complicity have enabled the gang’s expansion, highlighting its deep entanglement with political power and the broader implications for …