A prominent leader of the Aragua Train gang, Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, also known as “Niño Guerrero,” has been killed in Venezuela. Guerrero had been a fugitive since 2023, following a raid on the Tocorón prison – a facility widely considered the operational base of the criminal organization. Chilean authorities have described his death as a “significant blow” to the gang’s operations. The Aragua Train is a transnational criminal group originating in Venezuela, known for activities including drug trafficking, extortion, and homicide. Its influence has extended beyond Venezuela, posing security concerns in neighboring countries, including Chile. The death of Guerrero represents a potential disruption to the group’s leadership and operations, though the full impact remains to be seen. Further details surrounding the circumstances of his death have not yet been released.