Colombia Says It Captured Tren de Aragua Leader Wanted by the US

Colombian security forces have apprehended Luis Saúl Pérez Nieto, a high-ranking leader of the Tren de Aragua criminal organization. Nieto, also known as Páez and Nairobi, is considered the primary leader of the group in Peru and is sought for charges including extortion, homicide, and drug trafficking. He was also reportedly a close associate of the organization’s founder.

• Luis Saúl Pérez Nieto, a senior Tren de Aragua leader, was captured by Colombian security forces.
• Nieto is described as the main leader of Tren de Aragua in Peru.
• He is wanted for extortion, homicide, and arms and drug trafficking.
• Tren de Aragua originated in Venezuela and has expanded into other Latin American countries.
• Nieto was also a confidant of Tren de Aragua founder Héctor Guerrero Flores.