In this article, Matteson Ellis details the significance of the Latin American cartel, Tren de Aragua, being designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and associated risks for companies operating in South America. "The U.S. government has described Tren de Aragua as one of the world’s most dangerous transnational criminal organizations," Ellis wrote, adding that "companies now face criminal and civil liability if they provide 'material support' to Tren de Aragua."