# Tren de Aragua Leader Killed in Joint U.S.-Venezuela Operation

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Podcast: [Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854)
Published: 2026-06-13T18:49:29+00:00
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Venezuela and the U.S. strike a major blow against transnational crime as Hector Guerrero Flores, the ruthless leader of the Tren de Aragua gang—a U.S.-designated terrorist organization—has been killed in a joint operation. Known as ‘Nino Guerrero,’ he orchestrated the gang’s rise from a prison syndicate into a global criminal empire linked to drug trafficking, extortion, and violence across continents. With a massive reward on his head and U.S. charges pending, his demise sends a chilling message to other narco-terrorist networks: there is no safe haven in the Americas. The operation also underscores a surprising shift in U.S.-Venezuela relations, as the two nations rebuild diplomatic ties and reopen embassies, signaling a new chapter in regional cooperation against organized crime. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ad20d057c59f1838

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