America Under Siege: The Dangerous Rise of Tren de Aragua

The Tren de Aragua gang expands its reign of terror from South America to the US.

America is facing a new and terrifying threat, and it is not just coming from the farthest corners of the world, it is also right on our doorstep.

The Tren de Aragua gang, a ruthless criminal organization once imprisoned in the darkest depths of a South American prison, now has its sights set on the United States.

This is not a far-off problem for other countries to deal with; this is a crisis happening in our own backyard. The gang has moved its operations from a Venezuelan hellhole to the suburbs of El Paso, Texas, a city that until recently was one of the safest in America.

But now the peace and security of El Paso, and indeed the entire country, are being tested.

A gang of monsters on our doorstep

Let’s make one thing clear: Tren de Aragua (TDA) is not your average club.

They are the epitome of evil: a group so vicious that even the Venezuelan government could not contain them. These are the same criminals who turned a South American prison into their own personal fortress, complete with a zoo, a manicured baseball field, a fancy nightclub, and every conceivable luxury, all while terrorizing the local population.

And now they’ve brought their reign of terror to America. If that doesn’t send shivers down your spine, I don’t know what will.

America’s Borders: A Gateway to Terror

How did we get here?

Simple: our borders are wide open and criminals like Tren de Aragua can walk right in. This gang doesn’t sneak across the border; they strut in like they own the place.

Border Patrol agents are working overtime to spot gang members’ telltale tattoos. But the reality is they’re outnumbered and outgunned. The Biden administration’s lax border policies have created a red carpet for these thugs, and now ordinary American citizens are paying the price.

A well-funded crime empire

Tren de Aragua is not a group of criminals on the loose; it is a well-funded criminal empire.

How do they finance their operations? By exploiting the most vulnerable: charging desperate migrants exorbitant amounts of money to smuggle them across the border, selling drugs on American streets, and smuggling women into the sex trade.

These criminals deserve a literal and figurative killing spree, while our government would rather focus on cracking down on political correctness, loud soccer moms and pro-life protesters than taking the tough measures necessary to protect its citizens.

A new kind of terrorism

What makes TDA even more dangerous is its approach. Unlike traditional terrorist groups that target high-profile individuals, these criminals see the average American as an honest target.

They are not out to blow up government buildings or assassinate politicians. They are out to get you, your family and your neighbors.

From violent street crime to home invasions, no one is safe from their reach. This gang is turning our cities into war zones, and they’re doing it right under our noses.

According to Fox News, a memo from the Department of Homeland Security shows that TDA members in Denver have been given a “green light” to shoot or assault police officers.

Wake up, America

It is high time we wake up and face the reality of the situation. The US Treasury Department has officially designated Tren de Aragua as a transnational criminal organization, recognizing the serious threat it poses.

According to the Treasury Department, the gang is involved in a wide range of criminal activities, including human trafficking, sexual violence, money laundering and drug trafficking. This is not just a local problem, it is a coordinated effort to destabilize entire regions of the United States.

Last February, Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student, was beaten and strangled to death while jogging at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. The perpetrator was reportedly TDA member Jose Ibarra.

Meanwhile, Venezuelan nationals Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel and Franklin Jose Peña Ramos have been charged with the premeditated murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, who was found naked and strangled in a creek in Houston, Texas. While it has not yet been determined whether either of them are TDA members, suspicions remain high.

The clock is ticking

Time is running out and every day that we do nothing, Tren de Aragua gets stronger.

This gang is not just a threat to border states like Texas; their influence is spreading across the country. From Miami to New York, they are setting up shop in our cities, recruiting new members and wreaking havoc on our streets.

The fact that they have already infiltrated American soil should be a national emergency, yet they are given little more than a nod and a wink during the crossing.

A call to action

What is the solution?

It is clear that we need to be tougher on immigration, improve border security, and crack down on cities that are safe havens for criminals.

The federal government must provide law enforcement with the resources and support they need to combat this threat before it is too late.

Designating Tren de Aragua as a transnational criminal organization was a good first step, but now we must take action.

Congressman Tony Gonzales (El Paso, TX) said, “Designating Tren de Aragua as a transnational criminal organization was step one. Step two is strengthening our intelligence capabilities to ensure that our law enforcement personnel have the tools they need to track these criminals.”

America is under siege and the enemy is already within the gates. Tren de Aragua is a clear and present danger to everything we hold dear: our security, our freedom and our way of life.

If we do not act now, we will be handing our streets, our cities and our future over to a gang of ruthless criminals who have no respect for human life. This is a fight we cannot afford to lose.

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