Spain Faces Rising Threat from Venezuelan Criminal Group Tren de Aragua

Spain is grappling with a growing threat from the Venezuelan criminal group Tren de Aragua, recently highlighted by a police operation resulting in 13 arrests.

• A recent police operation in Spain dismantled the first cell of the Tren de Aragua, leading to the arrest of 13 individuals, underscoring Spains strategic significance for this Venezuelan criminal organization.
• The Tren de Aragua has established alarming connections to the Venezuelan political landscape, particularly with the regime of chavismo, raising concerns about geopolitical stability in Europe.
• Spains emergence as a frontline in the operations of Tren de Aragua reflects the increasing transnational nature of crime, fueled by the ongoing crisis in Venezuela.