Senior member of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang arrested
Published: 10/2/2025

Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang leader, José Antonio Márquez Morales, alias Caracas, was arrested in Valledupar, Colombia in a joint operation involving US and UK authorities. The gang is implicated in extortion, drug trafficking, and smuggling activities. The Tren de Aragua gang has faced scrutiny, with US President Donald Trump designating it a terrorist organization and deporting alleged members.