Colombia Captures Tren de Aragua Boss | Lubbock News

Colombian authorities just pulled off a major blow to the Tren de Aragua cartel by arresting Luis Saúl Pérez Nieto, a high-ranking enforcer running their drug and weapons operations across the region — a key victory as Colombia’s new president ramps up cooperation with the U.S. to dismantle transnational crime. With U.S. military leaders meeting counterparts in Colombia and Ecuador to shut down smuggling routes, the crackdown is intensifying. The Tren de Aragua, born in Venezuelan prisons and now a global threat, saw one of its own escape last year — underscoring how these gangs adapt and spread. Meanwhile, Chile celebrates the extradition of two alleged Tren leaders tied to the murder of a former Venezuelan officer — another sign that South American nations are stepping up in tandem with Washington to crush organized crime. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/224e352b9972de57