President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces killed a notorious leader of the Venezuelan criminal gang Tren de Aragua in an operation coordinated with Venezuela. The leader, Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, was targeted in Bolivar state. The U.S. Defense Secretary confirmed the strike occurred earlier this week, emphasizing bilateral cooperation against drug trafficking.

Jun 13, 2026

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First US-Venezuela commercial flight lands in Caracas after seven-year hiatus

The first direct commercial flight between the US and Venezuela in seven years landed in Caracas on April 17, ending a ban imposed by the US Department of Homeland Security. The flight, operated by American Airlines subsidiary Envoy Air, departed from Miami and marks a shift in bilateral relations following the arrest of former President Nicolás Maduro in January.

Apr 30, 2026