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

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According to President Trump, a U.S. military strike has killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, described as the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang operating from Venezuela. The operation marks a direct military intervention against the transnational criminal organization, signaling an escalation in efforts to counter regional organized crime.

Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/12/nx-s1-5856611/u-s-military...

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