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President Donald Trump announced Friday that a U.S. strike killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, the 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 announced Friday that a 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 · 6h 4m ago
Where
Venezuela ·
Why
The U.S. has labeled Tren de Aragua a terrorist organization, and Guerrero Flores was charged in a New York federal court with racketeering conspiracy and other crimes.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The death of the gang's leader could disrupt Tren de Aragua's operations, which the U.S. blames for violence, extortion, and drug trafficking across North America, South America, and Europe, reflecting a continued U.S. effort to combat perceived narco-terrorism.

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