Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime 12d ago

The leader of one of Latin America's most notorious criminal organisations is dead. On June 13th, the U.S. government announced they had carried out a targeted strike killing Niño Guerrero, the head of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua cartel. But what happens now? Does eliminating a kingpin actually stop a criminal empire? In this video, we break down who Niño Guerrero was, how Tren de Aragua gained power, and what experts say comes next for organised crime across the Americas. 00:00 What happened: US kill Niño Guerrero 00:47 Who was Niño Guerrero? 01:36 Tren de Aragua's rise and expansion 02:29 The U.S. response 03:15 Foreign Terrorist Organization Designations by the U.S. 03:46 What is the kingpin strategy? 04:25 Will it work? Expert analysis 05:04 What's next for the Tren de Aragua? 05:27 Conclusion