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Venezuela's Tren de Aragua | The Index Podcast

Tren de Aragua, one of Latin America’s most influential criminal organizations originated in Tocorón prison. Led by the infamous “Niño” Guerrero, the organization has expanded into drug trafficking, extortion, human smuggling, and other illicit activities—both within Venezuela and across the region. This episode examines the origins and growth of Tren de Aragua, the complex relationship between criminal networks and state actors and what the future may hold for organized crime in Venezuela following President Maduro’s removal through US Special Forces. Chapters: 00:00 Operation Absolute Resolve: Maduro’s Removal 00:16 Venezuela’s Organized Crime Challenge 00:49 The Origins of Tren de Aragua 03:04 From Prisons to Power: The Group’s Expansion 04:15 Migrants and Exploitation 07:06 The largest Prison Raid or largest Escape? 08:15 Links between State and Crime in Venezuela 10:09 The Future of Tren de Aragua Guest: Pablo Zeballos, a consultant and researcher on transnational organized crime, illicit and criminal economies, extralegal governance and terrorism. Host: Thin Lei Win Learn more: Global Organized Crime Index — ocindex.net Subscribe for more analysis on global organized crime trends.