President Donald Trump said on Friday that U.S. forces carried out a strike that killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, the leader of Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua.

Bolívar state, Venezuela

Who

Donald Trump, Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores (Niño Guerrero), Pete Hegseth, Tren de Aragua

What

When

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:58:33 GMT · 9h 12m ago

Where

Bolívar state, Venezuela ·

Why

This action was coordinated closely with Venezuela; Guerrero was the leader of a gang known for illicit drug smuggling, human trafficking, and money laundering.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The death of Tren de Aragua's leader, a group known for extensive criminal activities across Latin America, could disrupt its powerful operations in human trafficking and other illicit trades. This event also highlights cooperation between the U.S. and Venezuela, despite past tensions.

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https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/13/trump-venezuela-tren-de-aragua.html
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