Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 12, 2026 —

U.S. Military Strike Kills Leader of Tren de Aragua Gang in Venezuela

Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, identified as the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang, was killed in a U.S. military strike in Venezuela, according to an announcement by President Donald Trump. The strike occurred at a gang compound within Venezuela and involved assistance from Venezuelan forces.

The operation targeted the leadership of the Tren de Aragua, an organization known for its criminal activities. Further details regarding the specific timing or other operational aspects of the strike were not immediately provided.

Story summarized from the original created by Kevin Boulandier on wsvn.com, see more information here.

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