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US-Venezuela operation kills leader of Tren de Aragua gang

CARACAS - The leader of the transnational gang Tren de Aragua was killed in a joint operation by the United States and Venezuela, authorities in the South American nation said on Friday.

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Leader of Tren de Aragua gang killed in US strike with help from Venezuela

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Yellow Fever Colombia 2026 Outbreak: 76 Dead Since 2024 with Case Fatality Rate Exceeding 70 Percent as CDC Issues Active Level 2 Travel Notice

Yellow fever in Colombia has killed 76 people since 2024, with case fatality rates exceeding 40–70% in some periods. 35 cases and 18 deaths in 2026 alone. Venezuela also reports an active outbreak. CDC Level 2 travel notice covers Colombia and South America. Here is what travelers need to know.

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Venezuela says leader of Tren de Aragua gang killed in 'joint operation' with US

The leader of the Tren de Aragua gang Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, for whom the US government had offered a reward of up to $5 million, was killed during a joint operation with the United States in southern Venezuela, the two countries announced on Friday.

France 24

The Silent War for Venezuela's Gold: Troops Move In, Mafias Flee, Investors Wait

A sweeping military operation in Bolívar state is emptying Venezuela's richest gold mines of the armed groups that ran them for years — coinciding, with surgical timing, with a U.S.-brokered opening of the sector to foreign capital.

Latin Times

Trump says US military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang with help from Venezuela

President Donald Trump says a “swift and lethal kinetic” U.S. strike has killed Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, whom he called “the infamous leader” of the Tren de Aragua gang

The Independent UK

Trump says US military strike killed leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang

U.S. forces, under President Trump's direction, conducted a lethal strike killing Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, known as Nino Guerrero, the leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. The operation, coordinated with Venezuelan partners, targeted the organization for alleged involvement in drug smuggling, human trafficking, and money laundering.

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Trump says leader of Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang killed in US strike

President says Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores killed in ‘swift and lethal’ military strike with help from Venezuela

The Guardian - US

US strike kills top Venezuelan drug cartel leader

Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang, has reportedly been killed in a strike by the United States military.

AAP

Trump posts video of deadly strike on Tren de Aragua’s leader just minutes after US kicks off historic World Cup match

The president revealed the strike was carried out ‘with our friends in Venezuela’

The Independent UK

Danny Ocean Told Venezuelans "I Am Taking You All With Me": He Did Way More During His World Cup Inauguration in Mexico

The opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca was filled with music, spectacle, and symbolism, but few moments resonated as personally for Venezuelans as the appearance of Danny Ocean.

Latin Times

'Much like Venezuela': Trump says US will take control of Iran's energy markets

Former President Donald Trump issued fresh threats of military strikes against Iran, vowing to hit the country "very hard tonight" and seize control of its oil and gas facilities. The US carried out strikes targeting Iranian surveillance and air defense systems, with Trump warning of intensified bombing if Tehran did…

The Times of India

Trump reverses course to say no new strikes on Iran after boisterous threats to hit country ‘very hard’

President claims Tehran is ‘in submission’ as he attacks press coverage of war

The Independent UK

US will hit Iran 'very hard' tonight: Trump plans to take over main Iranian oil terminals

Iran war news: US President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Iran. He stated that America will strike Iran very hard. Trump also revealed plans to seize Kharg Island and other oil terminals. This move aims to gain complete control over Iran's oil and gas markets. The US…

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Latin Times

Former CIA Operative Opens Office in Caracas to Advise U.S. Businesses, Says Venezuela Opportunity Is 'Real'

Rick de la Torre's firm also employs James Story, the former U.S. ambassador to Venezuela appointed during Donald Trump's first administration

Latin Times

Maduro's Son Expands Diplomatic Duties in Venezuela Despite U.S. Drug-Trafficking Indictment

Maduro Guerra was appointed this week to continue leading Venezuela's parliamentary friendship group with Japan

The Guardian - US

The vanishing of Nicolás Maduro: how the former dictator is being erased from Venezuela

Billboards are being painted over and former allies seem eager to forget the man they once glorified

The Times of India

How a 21-year-old Cuban is using solar-powered tricycles to keep Havana moving through blackouts

Cuba is in the middle of its worst energy crisis in decades. The national grid has collapsed multiple times since 2024, leaving millions of people without power for days at a stretch. As of early 2026, eight of the country's major thermal generation plants are offline, the ones still running…

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The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Iraq lose to Venezuela, Saudi Arabia draw with Senegal in tournament warm-ups

Iraq faced a 2-0 defeat against Venezuela in their last World Cup warm-up match. Venezuela scored twice to secure the win. Iraq will now prepare for their World Cup finals return after 40 years. In another friendly, Saudi Arabia played a goalless draw with 10-man Senegal. Both teams are gearing…

International Business Times

Back-Channel Push to Ease Venezuela Pressure Failed as Rubio Consolidated Power: Report

A sprawling influence campaign reportedly spent much of 2025 trying to convince President Donald Trump to soften U.S. policy toward Venezuela, but ultimately failed as Marco Rubio emerged as the administration's State Secretary.

The Independent UK

Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez holds talks in Turkey with Erdogan on trade, energy and mining

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul for talks focused on deepening cooperation in trade, energy, and mining

The Mary Sue

‘Be Quiet’: Trump Goes After CNN’s Kaitlan Collins Again, Demanding She Smile More While He Dodges Questions About a $1.8 Billion Fund

In the past, Trump has called Collins “stupid and nasty” when she asked him a question about Venezuela.

The Guardian - UK

Out of the shadows: Venezuela’s opposition emerges from hiding but remains on political sidelines

Months after Nicolás Maduro’s removal, pro-democracy activists struggle to turn hope into influence

Euronews

Venezuela's Dancing Devils revive centuries-old Corpus Christi rite

Children making their First Communion were accompanied by masked "Dancing Devils" in Tarmas, Venezuela. The centuries-old Corpus Christi celebration symbolises the triumph of good over evil and remains a key cultural tradition.

The Economic Times

Indian companies willing to deepen presence in Venezuela, says Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

India is looking to deepen its energy partnership with Venezuela, with Indian companies expressing readiness to expand their presence. This move is part of India's strategy to diversify energy sources amid disruptions to global oil supplies caused by the West Asia conflict. Venezuela's vast oil reserves make it a key…

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