Herald José Ruiz Vargas
Herald José Ruiz Vargas, alias Guato, is a 33-year-old Costa Rican national and a suspected leader of a drug trafficking organization based in Valle la Estrella. Recently apprehended by the Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) in Limón, he had been on the run since October 2024, following a major police operation aimed at dismantling his criminal network. Guato is linked to numerous violent crimes, including at least one murder, and has a prior conviction for homicide, with an outstanding sentence of 14 years. His capture came during a high-risk operation in a remote mountainous area, where he was found in possession of firearms and drugs.
Born on Oct 08, 1991 (34 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 6 | 1.50 | 0.49% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 24,849 | $62,000 | 302$ |
| Totals | 6 | 5,094,118 | 24,849 | $62,000 | 302$ |
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Costa Rica:
Herald José Ruiz Vargas, known as Guato, is the alleged leader of a criminal organization in Valle La Estrella.
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Costa Rica:
Herald José Ruiz Vargas, alias Guato, is identified as the alleged leader of a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking and other crimes.
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Costa Rica:
Herald José Ruiz Vargas, alias Guato, was captured after being on the run for several days.
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Costa Rica:
Herald José Ruiz Vargas, alias Guato, attempted to assume full responsibility for the seized weapons, money, and drugs during the operation that led to his capture.
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Costa Rica:
Herald José Ruiz Vargas, alias Guato, is the alleged leader of a drug organization involved in a plot to assassinate a prosecutor.
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Costa Rica:
Herald José Ruiz Vargas, alias Guato, was detained for being a presumed leader of a drug trafficking organization.
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