President Donald Trump stated that a U.S. military operation carried out in Venezuela resulted in the death of Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, better known as “Niño Guerrero,” the alleged leader of the criminal organization Tren de Aragua.
According to Trump, the operation was conducted with the cooperation of Venezuelan authorities and executed by U.S. Southern Command forces. Reports indicate that the mission targeted a facility linked to the criminal group in Venezuela’s Bolívar state.
The operation marks a significant development in efforts to combat transnational organized crime, as Tren de Aragua has been accused by authorities across the Americas of involvement in a wide range of criminal activities.
Officials from both countries reportedly acknowledged the operation, highlighting an unusual moment of cooperation on security matters.
Who was “Niño Guerrero”?
Héctor Guerrero Flores was identified by U.S. authorities as one of the top leaders of Tren de Aragua and faced allegations related to organized crime and other criminal offenses.
