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In February 2025, the United States designated TDA a terrorist organization.

Venezuela’s Prison Gang Turned Transnational Criminal Empire

May 6, 2025

Tren de Aragua (TDA) began as a violent extortion racket in Venezuela’s Tocorón prison and has since evolved into a sprawling transnational criminal empire with deep roots in human trafficking, extortion, and organised crime across the Americas. In February 2025, the United States designated TDA a terrorist organization, highlighting the group’s growing international footprint and the severity of its activities.