BREAKING: FBI Arrests New Mexico Judge After Alleged Tren de Aragua Gang Member Found Living in His Home
By XMN News Staff | April 23, 2025
NEW MEXICO — In a bombshell development with national implications, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested New Mexico Judge Joel Cano after an alleged member of the Tren de Aragua, a violent transnational criminal gang originating in Venezuela, was discovered living in the judge’s residence.
According to law enforcement sources, the arrest followed a joint investigation involving federal agents and local authorities, which uncovered that the suspected gang member had been residing at Judge Cano’s property under highly suspicious circumstances. Details of the relationship between the judge and the gang associate remain under investigation.
The Tren de Aragua gang, known for its involvement in human trafficking, drug smuggling, extortion, and murder across Latin America and the U.S., has been gaining a foothold in multiple American cities, sparking growing concern among federal authorities.
The FBI executed the arrest warrant early this morning without incident. Judge Cano is expected to face federal charges, though officials have not yet released the full list of counts. The suspected gang member is also in custody.
This case raises serious concerns about potential compromise of judicial integrity and possible criminal infiltration of public institutions.