Former US President Donald Trump announced via his social media platform, Truth Social, that the leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores – also known as Niňo Guerrero – was killed during a recent US operation. Trump stated that US forces worked closely with the Venezuelan government during the operation. Tren de Aragua is a notorious criminal organization with significant influence in Venezuela and neighboring countries. Details surrounding the operation remain limited, with no immediate independent confirmation beyond Trump’s statement. The announcement marks a rare instance of publicly acknowledged US-Venezuela security cooperation. The impact of Guerrero’s death on the gang’s operations and regional security is currently unknown. Further information is expected as the situation develops.