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US military conducts strike killing leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang, Trump reports

US military conducts strike killing leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang, Trump reports

13 Haziran 2026BBC News
  • US President Donald Trump announced the death of Niño Guerrero, the leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang, following a targeted airstrike. The operation was described as a 'swift and lethal kinetic strike,' and Trump shared a video of the event on his social media platform, Truth Social.
  • This action marks a significant move in the US's approach to combating organized crime in Latin America.
  • The Tren de Aragua gang has been involved in various criminal activities, including drug trafficking and extortion, and has gained notoriety across Latin America. The US has been increasingly focused on addressing the influence of such gangs, particularly those that operate across borders and pose a threat to region…
  • The elimination of Niño Guerrero may signal a more aggressive US stance towards transnational criminal organizations operating in Venezuela. It raises questions about the effectiveness of military interventions in addressing the root causes of such gangs, as well as the potential for increased tensions between the U…
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