US Military Strike Kills Leader of Tren de Aragua Gang in Venezuela

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Published: 2026-06-15
Category: us
Source: The American Legion
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The U.S. military carried out a strike in Venezuela, resulting in the death of Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, identified as the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang. President Trump confirmed the operation, noting the gang's designation as a terrorist organization by the United States. The group is accused of widespread violence, extortion, and drug trafficking across multiple continents.

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