Trump says US strike killed Tren de Aragua gang boss with Venezuelan help

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: June 13, 2026Country: United States

PoliticsCrime & Law

US President Donald Trump announced that the United States killed Tren de Aragua gang leader Carlos Flores in a strike carried out with Venezuelan help. Flores had controlled the vast criminal syndicate from Venezuela for years. The operation was confirmed by Venezuelan authorities.

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