US Strikes, Kills Leader of Notorious Venezuelan Drug Gang

The United States has conducted a targeted airstrike in Venezuela, eliminating the leader of the notorious Tren de Aragua international criminal organization. President Donald Trump announced the operation, stating that it was carried out under his direct order.

"At my direction, the United States Southern Command executed a swift and lethal kinetic strike to successfully eliminate Niño Guerrero," Trump announced. Guerrero was identified as the leader of the Tren de Aragua, a powerful criminal group operating internationally.

The strike signifies a significant move by the U.S. to dismantle transnational criminal networks operating in volatile regions. The Tren de Aragua has been implicated in various illicit activities, including drug trafficking, extortion, and human trafficking, posing a threat to regional stability.

This operation underscores the U.S. commitment to combating organized crime beyond its borders, utilizing military capabilities to neutralize key figures within these dangerous organizations.

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At my direction, the United States Southern Command executed a swift and lethal kinetic strike to successfully eliminate Niño Guerrero.