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United States President Donald Trump has revealed that the military has carried out a deadly strike on the leader of Tren de Aragua, a transnational gang founded in Venezuela.
Trump made the announcement on Friday night, in a post on Truth Social.
He described the strike as “swift and lethal”, adding that it was orchestrated by US military forces in Nino Guerrero.
The US President also accused the Joe Biden administration of opening the Southern Border “to millions of Illegal Criminals, and allowed this foreign army to rape, maim, and murder American Citizens with total impunity.”
“During my Campaign, I pledged to expel these monsters from our Country, and bring Justice to the families of those they slaughtered, including the precious 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, 22-year-old Laken Reilly, and countless other beautiful souls,” he added.
“With this action, the United States Military has brought retribution for them, their families, and their loved ones. Early in my Administration, I delivered on my promise to designate Tren de Aragua as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation, deport thousands of evil criminals, and wage war against the Cartels, who have long been waging war against our Citizens, while weak leaders left America helpless and defensive.”
Trump added that it “was coordinated closely with our friends in Venezuela, with whom we are working very well,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
According to AFP, Trump was referring to the interim leadership of Delcy Rodriguez, which has been in place since the US removed Nicolas Maduro from power in January.
He, however, did not specify where the strike took place.
The social media post was accompanied by a 10-second video showing an overhead view of a building surrounded by greenery before an explosion sends up a cloud of smoke.
No people are clearly visible in the footage.
The United States has designated Tren de Aragua, which is also active in Colombia, Peru and Chile, as a terrorist organisation.
