President Donald Trump posted video footage of the US operation that killed Tren de Aragua leader Héctor Rusthenford "Niño" Guerrero Flores. The release follows his overnight announcement of the strike, which was conducted in coordination with Venezuelan authorities.
President Trump released video footage of the US strike that killed Tren de Aragua leader Niño Guerrero in Venezuela on Tuesday morning, as reported by Israeli media citing Trump's post. The video shows the moment of the strike on the cartel leader.
This development follows a series of announcements throughout the overnight hours. At 04:09 Jerusalem, Trump initially confirmed the strike, claiming it was coordinated with Caracas. The Pentagon and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth also confirmed the operation at that time, and Venezuela's Ministry of Communication reported the strike occurred in southeastern Bolívar State as part of a joint operation with US agencies. By 07:27 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported Trump's overnight announcement in a subsequent bulletin. General Francis L. Donovon, head of US Southern Command, acknowledged the role of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces in a "joint operation" at 06:25 and 06:30 Jerusalem.
Tren de Aragua, designated a terror group by Washington, is a transnational criminal organization with roots in Venezuela. Guerrero had been indicted in New York on federal conspiracy and extortion charges, including providing material support to terrorists. The operation was conducted in coordination with Venezuelan authorities, as confirmed by Trump and SOUTHCOM.
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