This research paper explores the evolution of the Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua. This criminal group has emerged as one of the most influential entities in Latin America, exerting control that extends beyond prison walls into broader societal, business, and political spheres. This paper utilizes Social Network Analysis (SNA) to dissect the intricate relationships and networks surrounding the Tren de Aragua. We introduce the concept of “converged governance,” which challenges traditional views of the separations between state and non-state actors. This theoretical framework proposes that the clandestine links between these state and non-state entities allow for covert collaborations that maintain internal cohesion while promoting extensive criminal activities. Our study not only provides a detailed map of the Tren de Aragua's network structure through SNA but also emphasizes the prison's role as a critical territory where state and non-state systems intersect. This offers a more systemic insight into the dynamics of criminal governance and its impact on national and regional security. By investigating the conditions under which prison gangs like the Tren de Aragua assume control over state facilities and evolve into transnational criminal organizations, this paper significantly enhances our understanding of systemic challenges by highlighting the complex, often symbiotic relationships between criminal organizations and state actors.