Trump: Tren de Aragua leader Guerrero Flores killed in joint strike
Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, alias Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of the Tren de Aragua gang, was killed in a joint U.S.-Venezuela strike in Venezuela this week. The U.S. Southern Command confirmed the operation targeted a compound housing Guerrero Flores, who faced U.S. federal charges including terrorism, weapons, racketeering, and drug offenses.
Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, known as Niño Guerrero, was killed in Venezuela this week during a joint U.S.-Venezuela military operation. The strike, directed by U.S. President Donald Trump, targeted a compound housing Guerrero Flores, who was wanted in the United States on federal charges including terrorism, weapons, racketeering, and drug trafficking. The Biden administration had previously offered a $5 million reward for information leading to his capture in 2024. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the operation was conducted by the U.S. Southern Command, describing it as a 'swift and lethal kinetic strike' against one of the 'most bloodthirsty Terrorist Organizations on Planet Earth.' The White House announced the mission in a post on X, emphasizing its success in eliminating Guerrero Flores. Venezuela’s communications ministry confirmed the strike in a statement, noting clashes with gang members during the operation. The ministry identified Guerrero Flores as the leader of a criminal organization and confirmed his death in the operation. Guerrero Flores had been a high-profile target due to his alleged involvement in transnational criminal activities, including drug trafficking and violent operations linked to the Tren de Aragua gang. His elimination marks a significant development in regional security efforts against organized crime.
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