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Trump says U.S. killed Tren de Aragua leader in airstrike

Trump says U.S. killed Tren de Aragua leader in airstrike

Summary

President Trump announced that the U.S. military killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, the leader of the Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, in an airstrike. The operation was coordinated with the Venezuelan government and aimed at targeting gang leaders involved in criminal activities.

Key Facts

  • Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, also called Niño Guerrero, was the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang.
  • The U.S. Southern Command conducted a precise airstrike to kill Guerrero.
  • President Trump said the strike was "swift and lethal" and successfully carried out.
  • The operation was closely coordinated with Venezuela's government.
  • A video shared by President Trump showed the airstrike hitting a building and causing a fire.
  • President Trump stated the U.S. will continue to target gang members and drug lords.
  • The Tren de Aragua gang is known for criminal activities in Venezuela.
  • The announcement was made via President Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social.
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