Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, Leader of Tren de Aragua Gang, Reported Killed in US Operation
President Trump has confirmed the death of Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang, during a military operation in Venezuela.
On June 13, 2026, President Trump announced that Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores was killed in a US military strike. This operation reportedly involved collaboration with the Venezuelan government.
Trump referred to Guerrero as the 'infamous leader' of the Tren de Aragua gang, which has been linked to various criminal activities in the region.
The US government had previously offered a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to Guerrero's capture, highlighting the significance of this operation.
Updates
Update at 02:34 UTC on 2026-06-13
Politico reported US kills Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua leader in military strike, Trump says Politico.
Sources: Politico
Update at 05:56 UTC on 2026-06-13
France 24 reported The leader of the Tren de Aragua gang Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, for whom the US government had offered a reward of up to $5 million, was killed during a joint operation with the United States in southern Venezuela, the two countri.
Sources: France 24