An alleged leader of the Venezuelan criminal organization Tren de Aragua has been extradited from Colombia to the United States to face federal charges, the Department of Justice announced.

The suspect, known by the alias "Chuqui," is scheduled to appear in Houston federal court on charges including terrorism and cocaine distribution. Officials described him as the highest-ranking Tren de Aragua member ever extradited to the United States.

Tren de Aragua is a transnational criminal organization that originated in Venezuela and has expanded operations across Latin America. The group has been linked to various criminal activities including drug trafficking, human trafficking, and violent crimes.

The extradition represents part of ongoing U.S. efforts to combat transnational organized crime and disrupt the operations of criminal networks operating across international borders. Federal prosecutors in Houston will handle the case as it moves through the court system.

Details about the specific charges and evidence against the suspect are expected to be presented during the court proceedings. The case highlights continued cooperation between U.S. law enforcement and international partners in pursuing criminal organizations.