US strike against Tren de Aragua leader in Venezuela exemplifies Trump’s approach to war on drugs

A U.S. military strike in Venezuela killed Tren de Aragua gang leader Hector Rusthenford Guerrero, reflecting President Donald Trump's strategic shift toward direct U.S. involvement in the war on drugs. The operation, described as a joint effort with Venezuela, targeted a key mining area in Bolivar state, where criminal groups have controlled illegal gold mines for over a decade.