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Trump Announces Venezuelan Gang Leader Killed

Trump Announces Venezuelan Gang Leader Killed

President Donald Trump announced that a 'swift and lethal kinetic' US military strike successfully killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, the notorious leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang.

Trump stated that the operation was carried out with the assistance of Venezuela, marking a significant development in the fight against transnational criminal organizations.

The President also posted a video of the deadly strike shortly after the US World Cup match began, underscoring the timing of the announcement.

This action highlights the Trump administration's aggressive stance on combating international criminal networks and its willingness to use military force in such operations.

Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Tren de Aragua
Venezuelan international gang
Venezuela
Country in South America
United States Southern Command
Command responsible for South American area