Tren de Aragua Leader Added to FBI’s Most Wanted List
The leader of the Tren de Aragua gang, Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano, has recently made it onto the FBI’s list of the ten most wanted fugitives, marking a notable moment for this notorious group.
At 37 years old, Serrano aims to coordinate drug trafficking and terrorist operations linked to the Venezuelan gang, both in the U.S. and abroad.
The FBI announced his addition to the list on Tuesday, along with a hefty $3 million reward for information that could lead to his arrest.
“Tren de Aragua is believed to facilitate the entry of gang members into the United States who are involved in various illegal activities like drug and human trafficking, arms smuggling, and violent crimes,” the FBI stated.
The gang gained significant notoriety last year, particularly after taking control of an apartment complex in Colorado, a state known for its relatively lenient policies.
Former President Trump had labeled Tren de Aragua as a terrorist organization, making it a key target in his strict immigration policies.
Serrano faces serious charges, including conspiracy to provide material support to foreign terrorist organizations and the conspiracy and distribution of Colombian cocaine intended for the U.S. market.
On Tuesday, the Treasury Department took action by freezing Serrano’s assets in the United States.
“Tren de Aragua focuses on instilling fear within our communities and facilitates the flow of illegal drugs into the country. We depend on leaders like Mosquera Serrano to orchestrate and govern their violent operations,” an official remarked.
Trump previously classified Tren de Aragua as an invading force under the Alien Enemy Act of 1798, linking their activities to a broader narrative regarding Venezuelan immigrants and severe prison conditions in El Salvador.
In April, the Justice Department issued its first terrorist-related charges against Jose Enrique Martinez Flores, a member of Tren de Aragua’s “inner circle.”
