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U.S. Domestic4h 36m 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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Venezuela, Washington

Who
President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton, Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, Tren de Aragua gang
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 36m ago
Where
Venezuela, Washington ·
Why
Guerrero Flores was charged in a New York federal court with racketeering conspiracy and other crimes, and the U.S. has labeled Tren de Aragua a terrorist organization responsible for violence, extortion, and drug trafficking.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The reported killing of Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, leader of the Tren de Aragua gang, by a U.S. strike in Venezuela signifies an assertive U.S. stance against international criminal organizations. This action, following charges against Flores for racketeering and supporting terrorism, underscores a commitment to combating transnational crime and could influence regional stability and the operations of similar groups.

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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.
  3. U.S. Domestic4h 36m ago
    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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  4. U.S. Domestic4h 36m 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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