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The Turko and the Gocho of the Aragua Train are in custody for the kidnapping and murder of Ronald Ojeda
CL🏛️ PoliticsCenter6 hr. ago

The Turko and the Gocho of the Aragua Train are in custody for the kidnapping and murder of Ronald Ojeda

Two members of the Tren de Aragua gang, known as 'El Gocho' and 'El Turko,' were placed in preventive detention for their involvement in the kidnapping and murder of Venezuelan Lieutenant Ronald Ojeda in 2024. The arrests followed extensive legal procedures, with 'El Gocho' being detained in Colombia in February 2025 and 'El Turko' captured in Houston, Texas, in December 2024. Fiscal Héctor Barros stated that the case has led to the formalization of 26 suspects, with a total of 32 under investigation, highlighting a robust police operation involving Chile's PDI, Carabineros, and OS-9. Barros identified 'El Turko' as the leader of the Tren de Aragua faction in Chile and noted his role in orchestrating the crime from abroad. Additionally, there are ongoing extradition efforts for Carlos Gómez, alias Carlos Bobby, who is considered a top leader of the group. Barros also mentioned that the perpetrators acted at the order of Venezuelan regime figures, including Diosdado Cabello, indicating a connection between the gang and the Maduro government.

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La Tercera logoLa TerceraIndependent🔒Center6 hr. ago
Preventive detention for Venezuelan criminals who robbed and detained a marriage of older adults in Quillón

Two Venezuelan nationals were placed in preventive detention after they robbed and detained an elderly couple in Quillón, Region of Ñuble. The suspects, identified as D.C.B. (26 years old) and Y.S.J. (24 years old), broke into the home of a 74-year-old businessman around 5 a.m., intimidated him and his wife with firearms, tied them up, and took them to Concepción to withdraw money. One suspect was previously employed by the victim, and they sought to withdraw up to $50 million. The case was formally charged with robbery and kidnapping, but the judge ruled it was only a 'robbery with retention.' Preventive detention was granted for 90 days to allow further investigation.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of a criminal incident without overt ideological framing. It reports on legal proceedings and judicial decisions without apparent bias toward either law enforcement or the accused. While the crime involves cross-border elements (Venezuelan nationals), the focus

La Tercera logoLa TerceraIndependent🔒Center9 hr. ago
The Turko and the Gocho of the Aragua Train are in custody for the kidnapping and murder of Ronald Ojeda

Two members of the Tren de Aragua gang, known as 'El Gocho' and 'El Turko,' were placed in preventive detention for their involvement in the kidnapping and murder of Venezuelan Lieutenant Ronald Ojeda in 2024. The arrests followed extensive legal procedures, with 'El Gocho' being detained in Colombia in February 2025 and 'El Turko' captured in Houston, Texas, in December 2024. Fiscal Héctor Barros stated that the case has led to the formalization of 26 suspects, with a total of 32 under investigation, highlighting a robust police operation involving Chile's PDI, Carabineros, and OS-9. Barros identified 'El Turko' as the leader of the Tren de Aragua faction in Chile and noted his role in orchestrating the crime from abroad. Additionally, there are ongoing extradition efforts for Carlos Gómez, alias Carlos Bobby, who is considered a top leader of the group. Barros also mentioned that the perpetrators acted at the order of Venezuelan regime figures, including Diosdado Cabello, indicating a connection between the gang and the Maduro government.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information regarding the legal proceedings against members of the Tren de Aragua gang, which is linked to organized crime and has ties to the Venezuelan government. While the subject matter involves politically sensitive issues related to organized crime and crossborder

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