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Tren de Aragua Gang Attacks El Paso Border Crossings in Bid to Enter U.S. Before Trump's Inauguration in 27 Days

Dec 31, 2024, 09:30 AM

The violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA) is intensifying its efforts to enter the United States before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on January 20, with only 27 days left before anticipated changes in border policy. Reports indicate that TdA members, armed with knives and other weapons, have been attacking border crossings in El Paso, Texas, in an attempt to force their way into the country. These attacks are part of a broader strategy to infiltrate the U.S. before the new administration takes office. The gang's presence has already been noted in 18 states, with experts warning that their reach could expand to over 25 states by February. TdA has been linked to various criminal activities across the U.S., including a jewelry store heist in Denver, the beating of New York City police officers, and the murder of Laken Riley. The gang's operations extend to the Gulf states and southeastern U.S., with significant arrests made in North Carolina, Louisiana, and other states. Texas authorities have declared TdA a foreign terrorist organization and are actively pursuing its members.