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

NPR News Saturday 13 June 2026, 03:38 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read

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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.(Image credit: Jacquelyn Martin)

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.

(Image credit: Jacquelyn Martin)

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