The Venezuelan Ministry of Information confirmed the joint operation with the US Army, which ended the life of Héctor Guerrero Flores, alias 'Niño Guerrero', leader of the Venezuelan criminal group, Tren de Aragua. In what context does the operation take place and how will it impact the United States and Venezuela now that they are allies? We analyze the panorama with Ricardo Sucre Heredia, political scientist, security expert and professor at the Central University of Venezuela (UCV).