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June 13, 2026

U.S. Airstrike Kills Niño Guerrero, Leader of Tren de Aragua Gang, in Joint Operation with Venezuela

  • President Donald Trump announced the U.S. and Venezuela collaborated in a swift airstrike that killed Niño Guerrero, leader of Tren de Aragua, a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization.
  • The operation involved sharing intelligence and technical support, marking a strengthened partnership in countering organized crime.
  • Guerrero had been a fugitive for years, with a criminal history dating back to 2005, and the U.S. had offered a $5 million reward for information leading to his capture.