Trump says U.S. military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang

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Only right-leaning sources have covered the details of the strike, with the Washington Examiner and RedState emphasizing the US role in the operation. The New York Post and NPR reported the event, with NPR using the full name of the gang…

Jun 13, 2026 · 3:38 AM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 7 views

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President Trump said Friday that a U.S. strike has killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, whom he called "the infamous leader" of the Tren de Aragua gang in Venezuela.

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The Americas Trump says U.S. military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang June 12, 202611:38 PM ET By The Associated Press President Donald Trump is pictured during an event where he signs a proclamation about the fishing industry, in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Washington. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that a "swift and lethal kinetic" U.S. strike has killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, whom he called "the infamous leader" of the Tren de Aragua gang. Politics Federal judge says U.S. must give due process to deported Venezuelans Tren de Aragua has been labeled by the United States as a terrorist organization.

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