Aldo Ochoa
Aldo Ochoa, also known as "El Lobo," is a notorious figure in Guatemala's criminal underworld, recognized as a leader of the Barrio 18 gang. He has been implicated in orchestrating numerous violent crimes, including homicides, and is currently serving time in isolation at the Fraijanes II prison to mitigate ongoing criminal activities linked to his leadership. His influence within the gang is significant, and his operations have drawn the attention of law enforcement due to the high level of violence associated with the gang's activities.
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Aldo Ochoa, alias 'El Lobo', is the leader of Barrio 18 and is being considered for extradition.
Ejecutivo retoma plan para recuperar el Sistema Penitenciario ante sobrepoblación de reos en cárceles
Guatemala· 2026-01-22
Aldo Ochoa, alias Lobo, is a leader of the Barrio 18 gang demanding privileges from authorities.
Crisis de seguridad en Guatemala debe alertar a Honduras
Honduras· 2026-01-20
Aldo Ochoa was the leader of the Barrio 18 gang and was neutralized during a prison riot.
Presidente de Guatemala declara el estado de sitio tras ola de violencia de las pandillas
Dominican Republic· 2026-01-19
Aldo Ochoa is the leader of the gang Barrio 18 and was one of the promoters of the prison riot.
Guatemala retoma control de cárcel y rescata rehenes tras motínHonduras· 2026-01-19Aldo Ochoa is identified as the leader of the Barrio 18 gang and was neutralized during a police operation.
Decretan el estado de sitio en Guatemala tras ola de violencia de las pandillas
Panama· 2026-01-19Aldo Ochoa is identified as the leader of the Barrio 18 gang and was neutralized during the prison riots.
Suspenden clases en Guatemala tras motines en cárcelesHonduras· 2026-01-19
Aldo Ochoa, the leader of the gang Barrio 18, was neutralized by the police during a prison riot.
Presidente de Guatemala declara el estado de sitio tras ola de violencia de las pandillasHonduras· 2026-01-19Aldo Ochoa, alias el Lobo, is one of the visible leaders of Barrio 18 involved in drug trafficking.
Drogas y delincuencia, una amenaza persistenteGuatemala· 2025-09-22Aldo Ochoa, alias el Lobo, is mentioned as the partner of María Marta Castañeda Torres.
el Consejo de los 9 conserva su poder desde prisiónGuatemala· 2025-09-12
Aldo Ochoa, alias 'El Lobo', is considered the highest authority of Barrio 18 and is currently in isolation in prison.
Quién era "El Travieso", el reo hallado sin vida en la cárcel de Fraijanes II y su vínculo con el Barrio 18Guatemala· 2025-05-03