While Univision and Telemundo have reported extensively on the rise of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA) across the United States, mainstream media outlets such as ABC, CBS and NBC have remained silent. The lack of coverage has left many questioning why these networks refuse to address the presence of a dangerous transnational gang that has already wreaked havoc in countries across South America.
Univision recently aired a report in which NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny discussed the difficulties law enforcement faces in identifying and prosecuting members of the TdA gang. Sanctuary city laws, which prevent officers from asking about immigration status, have complicated the NYPD’s efforts. Additionally, Kenny noted that TdA members have been involved in acts of violence, including a shooting by a 15-year-old migrant in Times Square.
Telemundo followed up with its own report, bringing in former FBI agent Daniel Brunner, who stressed that Tren de Aragua is an even greater threat than MS-13, with members already operating in several U.S. states. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s designation of the gang as a Foreign Terrorist Organization was also covered, with both Univision and Telemundo highlighting the state’s efforts to combat TdA’s criminal activities.
Despite the gravity of the situation, mainstream outlets have chosen to sidestep this story. Instead, networks like NBC and CBS have downplayed or ignored reports about violent immigrant gangs. Critics argue that the reluctance to report on TdA is politically motivated, as focusing on the gang’s crimes could cast the Biden-Harris regime in a negative light, particularly regarding its handling of immigration and border security.
Univision and Telemundo’s willingness to cover the story — albeit with a focus on the broader immigrant community — stands in stark contrast to the mainstream media’s silence. As law enforcement continues to deal with the threat posed by TdA, the public remains largely uninformed, thanks to the refusal of most major networks to report on the growing danger.
