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While the US was hosting a World Cup gala, Donald Trump announced that a drug boss named Niño Guerrero, leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, had been killed by a US strike. Trump claimed the operation was conducted by the US Southern Command in coordination with 'friends' in Venezuela and shared an accompanying video showing an explosion. However, the article notes that it is unclear whether the video represents an actual US military action.
Key points
- Donald Trump announced the death of Niño Guerrero, leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, following a US strike.
- Trump stated that the operation was carried out by the US Southern Command to eliminate the group, which he described as a 'bloodthirsty terror organization.'
- The alleged attack was claimed to have occurred in coordination with the transitional government in Caracas, Venezuela.
- The article provides background context on Tren de Aragua's activities across multiple Latin American countries (Colombia, Peru, Chile).
- It mentions that Nicolás Maduro was previously detained and brought to the US following a military operation.
Claims assessed
- UnverifiedThe US Southern Command executed a 'quick and deadly kinetic strike' to kill Niño Guerrero, leader of Tren de Aragua.
- VerifiableThe alleged attack was conducted in close coordination with the transitional government in Venezuela.
- VerifiableTren de Aragua is a gang that originated in Venezuela but is also active in Colombia, Peru, and Chile.
Missing context
The article does not provide independent verification of the alleged US military strike or the death of Niño Guerrero, relying solely on Trump's statements and unverified video footage.
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