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Trump reaffirms US military operation killed Tren de Aragua leader

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Posted Jun 13, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-13-1000
Trump reaffirms US military operation killed Tren de Aragua leader

Former US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim that Nino Guerrero, the notorious leader of the Venezuelan criminal organization Tren de Aragua, was killed in a United States military operation. Trump stated on social media that "The United States Southern Command delivered

Former US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim that Nino Guerrero, the notorious leader of the Venezuelan criminal organization Tren de Aragua, was killed in a United States military operation. Trump stated on social media that "The United States Southern Command delivered a swift and lethal kinetic strike to successfully execute Niño Guerrero." He further indicated that the operation was conducted under his direction and in coordination with Venezuela. Guerrero, also known as Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, was identified as the longtime head of Tren de Aragua, recognized as one of Latin America's primary criminal groups. This announcement continues to highlight a significant development concerning the gang's leadership.

Sources: BBC News, Le Monde

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