Hector Rusthenford Guerrero
Coverage of Hector Rusthenford Guerrero in the Nexus archive.
- Brazilian police arrest 25 people in a crackdown on Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang
Brazilian police arrested 25 individuals, including 18 Venezuelans and 7 Brazilians, in a crackdown on the Tren de Aragua gang linked to Brazilian criminal groups like Red Command. The operation targeted weapon supplies to Brazilian gangs and involved searches across five states, with Roraima identified as a key corridor for illicit trade.
- 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.
- Leader of Venezuelan gang killed in US strike, Trump says
U.S. forces conducted a strike that killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero, the leader of a Venezuelan gang, according to U.S. President Donald Trump. An explosion followed the reported strike.