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US strike kills Tren de Aragua leader, White House says
Filed: Jun 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Summary: The White House says a US operation killed the leader of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang.
WHO: White House
WHAT: US strike killed the leader of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang
WHEN: Jun 13, 2026 at 11:40 AM ET
WHERE: Venezuela
WHY: The operation targeted the Tren de Aragua gang leader, and clashes occurred with members of criminal groups during the operation.
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