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U.S. Domestic4h 34m ago

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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Who
President Donald Trump, Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton
What
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.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:23:39 GMT · 4h 34m ago
Where
Venezuela ·
Why
Guerrero Flores was charged in a New York federal court with racketeering conspiracy and other crimes, including lending support to terrorists in crimes that stretched more than a decade.
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How this affects you

The killing of the Tren de Aragua gang leader by a U.S. strike will likely disrupt the organization's operations, particularly in Venezuela and potentially impacting its criminal activities across North America, South America, and Europe. This event also signals a continued aggressive stance by the U.S. against international criminal organizations.

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