US forces have carried out a strike that killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, the leader of Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua. President Donald Trump announced the strike, stating it was conducted at his direction and in coordination with Venezuelan authorities.
The operation was supported by specialized technological support and intelligence-sharing between the two countries. Guerrero's organization has been involved in various criminal activities, including human trafficking, extortion, and money laundering.
The Trump administration has previously targeted Guerrero and other Tren de Aragua leaders with sanctions, and the State Department has designated the group a foreign terrorist organization. The killing of Guerrero is seen as a significant blow to the organization, which has been responsible for a range of criminal activities across South America.
