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This isn’t just some symbolic gesture. It’s a massive shift in how federal law enforcement views the threat posed by this gang.
“As a leader of TdA, Mosquera Serrano has a significant impact on TdA activities here in the U.S., ultimately leading to his designation as a Top Ten fugitive,” said FBI Houston Assistant Special Agent in Charge Christopher Soyez.
It’s no coincidence that this crackdown comes shortly after President Trump officially designated Tren de Aragua a Foreign Terrorist Organization. The Biden DOJ dragged its feet, but the pressure from Trump-era policies clearly lit a fire under federal agencies.
Mosquera Serrano now faces federal charges for conspiring to support a foreign terrorist group, alongside cocaine trafficking offenses—drugs intended for American streets.
But this isn’t just about one man. It’s about an entire network of killers, traffickers, and terrorists exploiting our broken immigration system.
Tren de Aragua didn’t just pop up overnight. It started in Venezuela’s corrupt prison system and spread like a virus, thanks to weak border enforcement and global indifference.
“At first, TdA was primarily composed of former inmates and individuals from Venezuela,” Soyez explained. “Over time, the gang and the organization evolved. They became a more structured and powerful criminal group involved in various activities, including drug trafficking, extortion, and human trafficking.”
Now, they’ve set up operations in the U.S.—bringing chaos, crime, and cartel-like violence with them.
These thugs aren’t amateurs. They’re organized, well-funded, and armed. And now they’re partnering with other international crime groups to maximize their influence in American cities.
“What we’ve seen over time, as we look back in our history dealing with transnational organized crime, is how quickly these criminal organizations can spread,” Soyez warned. “We know the instability they can cause to our cities and our communities . . .”
The evidence is overwhelming: Tren de Aragua is already here. And the consequences are showing up in the headlines—murders, trafficking, gangland violence.
“With TdA, we’ve seen instances of extreme violence and intimidation, causing a terror in our communities,” Soyez said. “Naming Mosquera Serrano as a Top Ten fugitive really highlights TdA and shows our aggressiveness to go after its leadership.”
The FBI’s move to elevate Mosquera Serrano to top-priority status confirms what many Americans already suspected—this isn’t just a criminal gang, it’s a national security threat.
Mosquera Serrano, who uses the alias “El Viejo,” may currently be hiding in either Venezuela or Colombia. The Bureau has labeled him armed and extremely dangerous.
“The FBI, along with our federal partners and international partners, can seek justice in foreign countries . . .” Soyez added.
None of this had to happen. While the Biden administration dismantled effective Trump-era border protections, foreign gangs like Tren de Aragua marched right in—exploiting every loophole in our system.
These weren’t just border jumpers. Many likely came through official ports of entry while Customs agents were buried in paperwork and asylum cases.
The $3 million bounty now being offered for Mosquera Serrano could’ve been avoided if our leaders had simply enforced existing immigration laws. Instead, law-abiding Americans are left footing the bill for years of Washington negligence.
This moment proves one thing: strong borders and strong enforcement work. The FBI’s aggressive action is necessary—but late. How many more are already here, hiding in plain sight?
It’s time for America to wake up and demand accountability—not just from gang leaders, but from the politicians who enabled this crisis.
