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Rebecca Hansen
Assistant professor in the Department of Sociology, Criminology, and Law, and at the Center of Latin American Studies at the University of Florida. She researches crime and policing from within Venezuela.
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May 13, 2025
• 46min
What is Tren de Aragua? The criminal organization's origins, activities and reach within the U.S.
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In this discussion, Rebecca Hansen, an Assistant Professor and expert on Venezuelan crime and policing, sheds light on the dark evolution of the Tren de Aragua gang. She reveals how it originated in Venezuelan prisons and has now infiltrated the U.S. Hansen highlights the gang's violent tactics and its implications for U.S. immigration policy, particularly in the context of the 2024 elections. The podcast also addresses the complexities of combating transnational crime and the challenges posed by the intricate relationship between gangs and government.
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