Trump Announces U.S. Strike Kills Tren de Aragua Leader

Trump Announces U.S. Strike Kills Tren de Aragua Leader

President Donald Trump announced that a U. S. kinetic strike in Venezuela killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, identified as the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang, according to AP News. He noted that the group is listed by the United States as a terrorist organization. Trump said the strike was intended to neutralize the threat posed by the gang.

Later, Trump clarified that the operation was carried out by U. S. Southern Command in coordination with Venezuelan authorities, as reported by CNBC. He added that the joint effort allowed the target to be hit precisely without civilian casualties. The details were presented during a White House briefing.

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June 13, 2026
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Trump says U.S. strike killed leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang
Trump says U.S. strike killed leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang

CNBC • 13 Jun 10:58

President Donald Trump announced that U.S. Southern Command carried out a kinetic strike that killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, head of the Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua, in coordination with Venezuelan authorities.

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U.S. military strike kills alleged Tren de Aragua leader, Trump says
U.S. military strike kills alleged Tren de Aragua leader, Trump says

AP News • 13 Jun 01:23

President Donald Trump announced that a U.S. kinetic strike in Venezuela killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, identified as the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang, which the United States has designated as a terrorist organization.

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