Notorious Tren de Aragua Leader Nino Guerrero Killed in US-Venezuelan Raid
Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, known by his alias Nino Guerrero, the leader of the Tren de Aragua criminal organization, has died at age 42. He was killed during a joint US-Venezuelan raid, an operation initially announced by President Donald Trump and subsequently confirmed by Venezuela. Guerrero, who was a high school dropout, is credited with transforming a prison gang into one of Latin America's most extensive and powerful criminal networks since its founding in 2014.
Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, alias Nino Guerrero, the prominent leader of the Tren de Aragua criminal organization, has died at 42. His death occurred during a combined US-Venezuelan raid, details of which were first announced by President Donald Trump on Friday and later corroborated by Venezuela.
Guerrero, also known as "child warrior," was a high school dropout who reportedly operated comfortably from within prison walls. During his incarceration, he cultivated the Tren de Aragua, transforming what began as a prison gang into a formidable and expansive criminal enterprise spanning Latin America.
The Tren de Aragua was founded in Venezuela in 2014. Under Guerrero's leadership, it grew significantly, ultimately being designated as a terrorist organization.
According to the South China Morning Post, Guerrero's death marks a significant development in efforts against organized crime in the region.
