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Suspected Venezuelan Gang Member Arrested in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin

Sep 8, 2024, 12:01 PM

Police in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, a town with a population of roughly 5400, have arrested 26-year-old Alejandro Jose Coronel Zarate, a suspected member of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Zarate is believed to be involved in sexually assaulting an adult female and physically abusing a child. This arrest has sparked significant political commentary, with various figures attributing the presence of such gang members in the U.S. to the policies of the Biden-Harris administration. The incident has highlighted concerns over border security and the infiltration of violent gangs into American communities.