Galo Javier Suárez Román
Galo Javier Suárez Román, known by his alias 'Gato Negro', is a notorious figure in organized crime in Ecuador, serving as the second-in-command of the criminal group Los Tiguerones. He was recently captured in Barranquilla, Colombia, after being a fugitive since 2019, following a prison escape. Suárez Román has a lengthy criminal history, including a conviction for murder in 2017, which led to a 26-year prison sentence. He is also under investigation for allegedly planning and financing a terrorist attack against Ecuador's Minister of the Interior. His capture was the result of a coordinated operation involving multiple law enforcement agencies from Ecuador, the United States, and Colombia.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Ecuador | 1 | 2.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 32,078 | $108,000 | 196$ |
| Totals | 1 | 17,643,060 | 32,078 | $108,000 | 196$ |
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Ecuador:
Galo Javier Suárez Román, alias Gato Negro, was arrested in June 2026 for his involvement with Los Tiguerones.
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Ecuador:
Galo Javier Suárez Román, alias Gato Negro, is the second in command of Los Tiguerones and is facing extradition to the United States.
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Ecuador:
Galo Javier Suárez Román, alias Gato Negro, was transferred to a maximum security prison after being captured in Barranquilla.
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Ecuador:
Galo Javier Suárez Román, alias 'Gato Negro', was captured in Barranquilla and is the second in command of Los Tiguerones.
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Ecuador:
Galo Javier Suárez Román, alias Gato Negro, was captured in Colombia and is being sent to prison in Ecuador for his criminal activities.
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Ecuador:
Galo Javier Suárez Román, alias Gato Negro, was captured and is known for his involvement in criminal activities.
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Ecuador:
Galo Javier Suárez Román, alias Gato Negro, was captured in Barranquilla, Colombia, after being a fugitive since 2019.
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