US, Venezuela kill Tren de Aragua leader

The United States military killed Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, leader of the Tren de Aragua criminal gang, in a joint operation with Venezuelan forces in Bolívar state. President Donald Trump announced the strike on Truth Social on June 12, stating it was conducted under his direction by US Southern Command. Guerrero Flores, also known as 'Niño Guerrero,' was described by Trump as one of the most bloodthirsty terrorist leaders.