U.S. Forces Kill Tren de Aragua Leader in Venezuela

2026-06-13 · Bolívar State, Venezuela · severity: high · Venezuela Crisis · verified

U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and the CIA carried out a joint missile strike with Venezuelan security forces in Bolívar State, successfully killing Héctor 'Niño Guerrero' Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, the notorious leader of the transnational Tren de Aragua gang. The strike was officially confirmed by U.S. President Donald Trump and the Venezuelan government.

Casualties reported: 1

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