Tren de Aragua leader dies in US military operation
The President of the United States announced the elimination of Niño Guerrero, head of the Venezuelan criminal organisation Tren de Aragua, through a kinetic strike executed by Southern Command.
Tren de Aragua leader dies in US military operation
US President Donald Trump confirmed the death of Niño Guerrero, supreme leader of Tren de Aragua, one of the most violent criminal organisations linked to Venezuela. The operation was carried out by Southern Command of the United States Armed Forces.
According to the announcement made by Trump through his social media networks, the strike was executed under his direct orders. The president described the action as a "fast and lethal kinetic blow" against the gang leader, which he described as "one of the most blood-soaked terrorist organisations on the planet".
Tren de Aragua is a criminal structure that emerged in Venezuela and has expanded its operations to other countries in the region. Under the command of Niño Guerrero, the group has been linked with various crimes, including extortion, human trafficking, kidnappings and homicides.
The elimination of the leader represents a significant blow to the direct leadership of the organisation, although authorities continue to evaluate the actual impact on the criminal group's operational capacity.
Source: Protothema
Source: Proto Thema