The Department of Defense, in collaboration with Venezuelan security forces, conducted a kinetic strike on a a Tren de Aragua (TdA) compound in Venezuela on Friday, June 12, 2026. Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, aka Nino Guerrero, founder and leader of TdA, was killed during the strike. This action took place during the second week of June, 2026. Photo Courtesey of the Department of Defense WAX2026061302 DEPARTMENTxOFxDEFENSE

The Department of Defense, in collaboration with Venezuelan security forces, conducted a kinetic strike on a a Tren de Aragua (TdA) compound in Venezuela on Friday, June 12, 2026. Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, aka Nino Guerrero, founder and leader of TdA, was killed during the strike. This action took place during the second week of June, 2026. Photo Courtesey of the Department of Defense WAX2026061302 DEPARTMENTxOFxDEFENSE

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Recording Date: Jun 13, 2026

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The Department of Defense, in collaboration with Venezuelan security forces, conducted a kinetic strike on a a Tren de Aragua (TdA) compound in Venezuela on Friday, June 12, 2026. Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, aka Nino Guerrero, founder and leader of TdA, was killed during the strike. This action took place during the second week of June, 2026. Photo Courtesey of the Department of Defense WAX2026061302 DEPARTMENTxOFxDEFENSE

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