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President Donald Trump announced Friday that a "swift and lethal kinetic" U.S. strike killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang.

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Venezuela, Washington

Who
President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton
What
President Donald Trump announced Friday that a "swift and lethal kinetic" U.S. strike killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:23:39 GMT · 4h 27m ago
Where
Venezuela, Washington ·
Why
The strike was part of an effort to combat narco-terrorism, as the U.S. has labeled Tren de Aragua a terrorist organization responsible for violence, extortion, and drug trafficking.
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The killing of Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, leader of the Tren de Aragua gang, signifies a major U.S. action against a group accused of widespread violence and drug trafficking across several continents. This operation, announced by President Trump, underscores the ongoing U.S. commitment to combating transnational organized crime and could impact the gang's future operations and regional stability.

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    President Donald Trump said Friday that a “swift and lethal kinetic” U.S. strike has killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, whom he called “the infamous leader” of the Tren de Aragua gang.
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