Trump confirms on Truth Social the death of "Niño Guerrero" after a "kinetic attack" by the U.S.
Washington, June 13, 2026. — Through a message posted on his social network Truth Social, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the death of Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, aka "Niño Guerrero," the top leader of the Venezuelan criminal gang Tren de Aragua.
In his statement, the president detailed the nature of the military operation. "Under my direction, U.S. Southern Command carried out a swift and lethal kinetic strike to successfully eliminate 'Niño Guerrero,' the infamous leader of Tren de Aragua," Trump wrote on the platform.
The U.S. president took the opportunity to highlight the evolution of the criminal organization that the deceased leader directed. According to Trump, "'Niño Guerrero' has transformed Tren de Aragua from a Venezuelan prison gang into a criminal enterprise with a foothold in much of the Western Hemisphere."
The announcement of the criminal leader's takedown was accompanied by a direct warning to other illegal groups, asserting in his message that there is no "safe haven" anywhere in the world for such targets. The operation adds to recent offensives and formal accusations by U.S. justice against the leadership of this organization.
But what do you think? Why was this decision made and why now? Share your thoughts in the comments
#TRUMP #venezuela
Washington, June 13, 2026. — Through a message posted on his social network Truth Social, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the death of Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, aka "Niño Guerrero," the top leader of the Venezuelan criminal gang Tren de Aragua.
In his statement, the president detailed the nature of the military operation. "Under my direction, U.S. Southern Command carried out a swift and lethal kinetic strike to successfully eliminate 'Niño Guerrero,' the infamous leader of Tren de Aragua," Trump wrote on the platform.
The U.S. president took the opportunity to highlight the evolution of the criminal organization that the deceased leader directed. According to Trump, "'Niño Guerrero' has transformed Tren de Aragua from a Venezuelan prison gang into a criminal enterprise with a foothold in much of the Western Hemisphere."
The announcement of the criminal leader's takedown was accompanied by a direct warning to other illegal groups, asserting in his message that there is no "safe haven" anywhere in the world for such targets. The operation adds to recent offensives and formal accusations by U.S. justice against the leadership of this organization.
But what do you think? Why was this decision made and why now? Share your thoughts in the comments
#TRUMP #venezuela