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War & Conflict1h 35m ago

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.

eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea

Who
Donald Trump, Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, U.S. military, Jay Clayton
What
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.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:44:34 GMT · 1h 35m ago
Where
eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea ·
Why
The U.S. military has been targeting those it calls “narcoterrorists” since early September, blaming Tren de Aragua for violence and illicit drug dealing.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The death of Tren de Aragua's alleged leader could disrupt the gang's operations, which have been linked to violence, extortion, and drug trafficking across North America, South America, and Europe. This strike escalates U.S. efforts against the organization.

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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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    U.S. President Donald Trump announced a successful lethal strike on Nino Guerrero, the leader of the Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua.
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    U.S. President Donald Trump announced a successful lethal strike on Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, the leader of the Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua.
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