The Venezuelan national, who entered the United States illegally, was reportedly a member of Tren de Aragua.
The suspect in the murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley is a documented member of the notorious Venezuelan crime syndicate Tren de Aragua , NewsNation reported Monday.As Jose Ibarra's trial resumed in Athens, Georgia, it emerged that the 26-year-old illegal immigrant was a reported member of the notorious gang, alongside at least one of his brothers.
What is Tren de Aragua?TdA, one of the largest and most violent criminal organizations in South America, has been expanding its presence in the U.S., as evidenced by U.S. Border Patrol reports of significant apprehensions among its members—41 in FY2023 and 23 in FY2024—highlighting its growing activity.
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