Greg Abbott designates Venezuelan gang
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott designates Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua as terrorist organization
Gov. Greg Abbott and state officials labeled the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua as a "foreign terrorist organization," according to a press release Monday. While speaking at the Texas Department of Public Safety's Southeast Texas Regional Headquarters,
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered a crackdown on Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Here’s what you need to know
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday said the state is launching a crackdown on Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang that has drawn national attention and that the Texas Republican likened to “MS-13 on steroids.” Abbott declared the gang a foreign terrorist organization and directed the state’s Department of Public Safety to ramp up efforts to halt its operations in Texas.
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Gov. Greg Abbott is right to target Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a crackdown on a Venezuelan criminal gang known for extreme violence, extortion and human trafficking. Texas authorities are
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Designates Venezuelan Syndicate Tren de Aragua as Terrorist Group Amidst Border Security Concerns
Governor Greg Abbott designates Tren de Aragua as an FTO in Texas, citing the group's violent crimes and threats to the state.
Gov. Greg Abbott says Tren De Aragua gang is ‘growing threat’ in Texas
At a press conference in Houston, Abbott signed a proclamation designating the group as a “foreign terrorist organization.” He pointed to recent arrests at a hotel in El Paso, where the county attorney said no specific gang had taken over.
Greg Abbott designates Venezuelan gang as a top threat to Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott proclaimed Tren de Aragua as a “Tier 1″ threat, calling it among the most dangerous and organized gangs operating in Texas.
Texas cracking down on Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua
Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Public Safety announced new efforts to target members of the Tren de Aragua gang on Monday. DPS says they have documented the gang's activity in numerous cities,
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