US Military Strike Claims Life of Tren de Aragua Gang Leader
President Trump has confirmed the death of Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, leader of the Tren de Aragua gang, in a US military operation conducted with Venezuelan cooperation.
In a recent announcement, President Trump stated that Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores was killed during a US military operation on June 13, 2026.
Guerrero was identified as the 'infamous leader' of the Tren de Aragua gang, which has been designated a terrorist organization by the US government.
The operation reportedly involved assistance from the Venezuelan government, highlighting a collaborative effort in addressing gang violence.
Updates
Update at 02:34 UTC on 2026-06-13
Politico reported US kills Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua leader in military strike, Trump says Politico.
Sources: Politico
Update at 05:56 UTC on 2026-06-13
France 24 reported The leader of the Tren de Aragua gang Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, for whom the US government had offered a reward of up to $5 million, was killed during a joint operation with the United States in southern Venezuela, the two countri.
Sources: France 24
Update at 06:36 UTC on 2026-06-13
DW News reported The leader of the Venezuela-based Tren de Aragua gang has died in a US strike, US President Donald Trump says. The gang has been labeled a terrorist organization by Washington.
Sources: DW News