The Mexican government has officially denied claims reported by the press about the Venezuelan transnational criminal gang Tren de Aragua being a considerable source of violence in Mexico. During a press conference, Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection Omar García Harfuch responded to inquiries, stating that while they have detained various criminal groups from Venezuela and South America, Tren de Aragua is not recognized as a major generator of violence in the country.

These statements come in the wake of recent reports from the newspaper Milenio, which highlighted that Tren de Aragua has at least 90 foreign sex workers in Mexico City and is allegedly clashing with local cartels over human trafficking along the U.S. border. Landon Hutchens, a spokesperson from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, provided further insight into the gang's activities, suggesting that their operations may involve more than just traditional drug trafficking.

The implications of these developments are significant, as they challenge the narrative surrounding the security landscape in Mexico. Acknowledging the presence and influence of groups like Tren de Aragua may necessitate changes in policy and law enforcement strategies. It also raises questions about the effectiveness of current measures aimed at combating organized crime and safeguarding communities from violence associated with such transnational criminal organizations.