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Trump says U.S. military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang with help from Venezuela

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Trump says a U.S. strike has killed Tren de Aragua's leader Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores.

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NBC Chicago
Trump says U.S. military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang with help from Venezuela (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Jun 12, 2026
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Trump says a U.S. strike has killed Tren de Aragua's leader Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores.
Military Times
US strike kills leader of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang, White House says (opens Military Times)
Published Jun 12, 2026
Military Times's feed description
Venezuela’s information ministry said that during the operation there were clashes with members of criminal groups, in which the leader was neutralized.
WSVN Miami
Trump says US military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang with help from Venezuela - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Jun 12, 2026
WSVN Miami's feed description
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that a “swift and lethal kinetic” U.S. strike has killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, whom he called
ABC 11 Raleigh
Tren de Aragua gang leader killed in US military strike, Trump says (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)
Published Jun 12, 2026
ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description
The leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua has been killed in a U.S. military strike, President Donald Trump said Friday night.
ABC 7 New York
Trump says US military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang with help from Venezuela (opens ABC 7 New York)
Published Jun 12, 2026
ABC 7 New York's feed description
President Donald Trump said a U.S. military strike killed Tren de Aragua gang leader Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores with help from Venezuela.
New York Post
Tren de Aragua leader killed in dramatic US airstrike — marking new level of cooperation with Venezuela (opens New York Post)
Published Jun 12, 2026
New York Post's feed description
US forces killed the leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua in an airstrike, President Trump announced Friday.
Townhall
WATCH: Tren de Aragua Leader Killed in American Strike, Trump Announces (opens Townhall)
Published Jun 12, 2026
Townhall's feed description
Tren de Aragua leader Niño Guerrero killed in US strike; Trump announces action against terrorism.
NBC10 Philadelphia
Trump says U.S. military strike killed Tren de Aragua leader – NBC10 Philadelphia (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published Jun 12, 2026
WMUR
Trump says US military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang (opens WMUR)
Published Jun 12, 2026
WMUR's feed description
President Donald Trump says 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.
Fox News
Trump says US military eliminated 'infamous' Tren de Aragua leader in lethal strike (opens Fox News)
Published Jun 12, 2026
Fox News's feed description
President Donald Trump said SOUTHCOM carried out a “swift and lethal kinetic strike" targeting alleged Tren de Aragua boss Niño Guerrero in coordination with Venezuela.
The Guardian
Trump says leader of Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang killed in US strike (opens The Guardian)
Published Jun 12, 2026
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President says Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores killed in ‘swift and lethal’ military strike with help from Venezuela
NPR
Trump says U.S. military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang (opens NPR)
Published Jun 12, 2026
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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.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Trump says U.S. military strike killed leader of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Jun 12, 2026
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
President Donald Trump on Friday said U.S. forces carried out a strike that killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, also known as Niño Guerrero, the leader of Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua.
Deutsche Welle
US, Venezuela say Tren de Aragua leader killed in strike (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Jun 12, 2026
Al Jazeera
Trump says US strike killed Tren de Aragua gang boss with Venezuelan help (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jun 12, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
Gang leader Flores had controlled the vast criminal syndicate from Venezuela for years.
CBS News
Trump says U.S. killed Tren de Aragua leader in airstrike in Venezuela (opens CBS News)
Published Jun 12, 2026
CBS News's feed description
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
The Daily Caller
Trump Announces US Airstrike Killed Tren De Aragua Terrorist Leader (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jun 12, 2026
The Daily Caller's feed description
President Donald Trump announced Friday the U.S. military had eliminated the alleged leader of the notorious Tren de Aragua terrorist group.
Newsweek
Trump says Tren de Aragua leader, Niño Guerrero, killed in strike (opens Newsweek)
Published Jun 12, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
Trump characterized Tren-de-Aragua as one of the world’s most "bloodthirsty" terrorist organizations.
NBC News
Trump says alleged leader of Tren de Aragua gang killed in U.S. strike (opens NBC News)
Published Jun 12, 2026
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The president said the military strike that killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, who’s known as Niño Guerrero, was carried out in coordination with Venezuela.

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