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President Donald Trump said 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
What
President Donald Trump said Friday that a U.S. strike killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:41:58 GMT · 3h 7m ago
Where
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Why
Guerrero Flores was charged in a New York federal court with racketeering conspiracy and other crimes, including lending support to terrorists.
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How this affects you

The elimination of Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, leader of the U.S.-designated terrorist organization Tren de Aragua, marks a significant development in international efforts against organized crime and terrorism. This action could disrupt the gang's operations which have spanned over a decade.

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