US Boosts Reward to $5 Million for Tren de Aragua Gang Leader
The US government has significantly increased its reward for information leading to the capture of Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano, a suspected leader of the notorious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. The Department of State is now offering up to $5 million for tips that could result in Serrano's arrest and conviction on various drug-related charges.
Serrano was initially added to the FBI's most wanted list and was indicted in Texas district court last January, charged with international cocaine trafficking conspiracy. A second indictment, filed in April, also accused him of supporting a foreign terrorist organization.
The US has been intensifying pressure on Venezuela and its president Nicolás Maduro since President Trump retook office in January. The administration has carried out multiple strikes on boats allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela, sparking concerns over the legality of these actions and potential war crimes.
Tren de Aragua members are accused of a record of violent crimes, including murder, human trafficking, rape, kidnapping, bribery, and racketeering. The gang was formed in Venezuela's Tocorón prison and expanded under the alleged head Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, who escaped custody.
US authorities have sanctioned several individuals linked to Tren de Aragua, including Mosquera Serrano, and others have been targeted by the US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control. Venezuelan entertainer Jimena Romina Araya Navarro, known as "Rosita," has also been sanctioned, accused of providing material support to the gang.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that under President Trump's direction, the administration will use all available tools to cut off terrorists from the US and global financial system and keep American citizens safe.
The US government has significantly increased its reward for information leading to the capture of Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano, a suspected leader of the notorious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. The Department of State is now offering up to $5 million for tips that could result in Serrano's arrest and conviction on various drug-related charges.
Serrano was initially added to the FBI's most wanted list and was indicted in Texas district court last January, charged with international cocaine trafficking conspiracy. A second indictment, filed in April, also accused him of supporting a foreign terrorist organization.
The US has been intensifying pressure on Venezuela and its president Nicolás Maduro since President Trump retook office in January. The administration has carried out multiple strikes on boats allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela, sparking concerns over the legality of these actions and potential war crimes.
Tren de Aragua members are accused of a record of violent crimes, including murder, human trafficking, rape, kidnapping, bribery, and racketeering. The gang was formed in Venezuela's Tocorón prison and expanded under the alleged head Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, who escaped custody.
US authorities have sanctioned several individuals linked to Tren de Aragua, including Mosquera Serrano, and others have been targeted by the US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control. Venezuelan entertainer Jimena Romina Araya Navarro, known as "Rosita," has also been sanctioned, accused of providing material support to the gang.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that under President Trump's direction, the administration will use all available tools to cut off terrorists from the US and global financial system and keep American citizens safe.
. they gotta think about how to actually take him down, not just throw more money at it. and what's the end goal here? to make Venezuela safer for Americans traveling there or something? because we all know that country is in shambles 
. and what about the implications of these "strikes" on boats carrying drugs from Venezuela - doesn't that just create more problems down the line, like escalating tensions with the government there? it's a complex web, you know? 
, $5 million is crazy! like, what's he even doing that's worth that much? 
and btw, have you seen the stats on how many ppl Tren de Aragua has "acquired" through human trafficking? ouch 
it's not just about arresting him, we gotta think about the systemic issues in Venezuela that led to this whole thing. maybe instead of just throwing money at it, we should be trying to understand what's going on and how to address it 
A $5 million reward for capturing a gang leader? That's just crazy talk! 
I'm not saying it won't work or anything, but have you seen the state of Venezuela lately? It's like a war zone over there. 
It sounds like some serious overkill to me... 
Just saying, $5 million might not even be enough to bring Serrano in... I mean, have you seen the prices of a decent visa or asylum application in this country these days? 
I mean, Tren de Aragua is a notorious gang, no doubt about that, but can we really say they're just evil for the sake of it? 
I guess only time will tell if this $5 million reward leads to some real progress. 
I'm not saying he doesn't deserve to be caught, but come on, is $5 million really the best way to do it? 
The US is finally putting its money where its mouth is – literally! Who needs diplomacy when you can just throw a bunch of cash at the problem? It's like, if they wanted to catch this guy, why wait months for tips? Just give people $5 million and watch them start spilling all the tea 
. I mean, what's the worst that could happen, right? And let's be real, the US is basically just trying to create a monster – who needs international relations when you can have a big payday? 
. I'm kinda rooting for Tren de Aragua, tbh 
also why is it always about the USA, cant they focus on something else for once? 
I'm not sure why the US is making such a big deal about this guy 
Either way, I hope they catch him eventually 
, but let's not forget about the bigger picture here 
. This whole thing feels like a symptom of the US's ongoing tension with Venezuela, rather than just a standalone issue 
. anywayz, i'm more concerned about the alleged human trafficking and racketeering charges 
. It's crazy to think about how one gang can have such a huge impact on the lives of so many people in Venezuela, not just through their crime sprees but also through the US government's response. I mean, $5 million is a pretty hefty reward for info leading to Mosquera Serrano's capture - what makes you think he's gonna be that easy to catch? 
And honestly, it's not like he's some big-time mastermind or anything. Just a gang leader, doin' his thing in Venezuela.