A prominent Venezuelan gang leader, known as “El Niño Guerrero,” was killed in a US military operation authorized by President Trump, according to his statement on Friday. The operation was carried out by US Southern Command and described by Trump as “precise and forceful.” Juan Pablo Guanipa, a Venezuelan political figure, responded to María Corina Machado and expressed gratitude to Trump for the outcome. The killing has ignited political discussion within Venezuela, with varying reactions to the US involvement. Details surrounding the operation remain limited, but it signals a direct US intervention targeting criminal elements in the region. The event is likely to further complicate US-Venezuela relations and fuel debate over sovereignty and security cooperation. The original report appeared in EL NACIONAL.