Congress Urges Biden to Designate Tren de Aragua a Transnational Criminal Organization

The call for action comes after a series of violent crimes across the U.S., including the murder of a Georgia nursing student, have been linked to the Venezuelan gang.

• Hispanic Republicans in Congress have demanded President Biden declare Tren de Aragua a Transnational Criminal Organization (TCO) following the murder of Laken Riley.
• Victims of Tren de Aragua who fled to the U.S. from Venezuela have reported the gang's increasing presence and criminal activities, including extortion and murder.
• Lawmakers describe Tren de Aragua as an 'invading criminal army' responsible for a wide range of crimes, from murder to human trafficking.
• The gang, known for its brutality, has been tied to numerous high-profile crimes in the U.S., including robberies in New York City and the beating of NYPD officers.
• Calls to action include designating the gang as a TCO to enable federal agencies to freeze assets, restrict travel, and prioritize investigations into the gang's activities.

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