Trump says US military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang with help from Venezuela
Summary
President Donald Trump announced that a U.S. military strike killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang, with assistance from Venezuela. The gang has been declared a terrorist group by the U.S. and is accused of violence, drug trafficking, and extortion across multiple continents.Key Facts
- Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, also known as “Niño Guerrero,” led the Tren de Aragua gang.
- The U.S. labeled Tren de Aragua a terrorist organization responsible for crimes in North America, South America, and Europe.
- Guerrero Flores faced charges in a New York federal court, including racketeering and supporting terrorists.
- President Trump stated the military strike was “swift and lethal” and part of efforts to target gang members anywhere.
- The U.S. State Department offered up to $5 million for information leading to Guerrero Flores’ arrest.
- At least 207 people have died in U.S. military strikes on boats accused of smuggling drugs since early September under Trump’s administration.
- Tren de Aragua started in a Venezuelan prison and grew as many Venezuelans migrated to other countries.
- The gang is linked to regional violence in Latin America but is not involved in large-scale cocaine smuggling like other criminal groups.
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