Ariel Máximo Cantero

Ariel Máximo Cantero, also known as 'El Viejo', is a notorious figure in the Argentine criminal underworld, recognized as a foundational leader of the Los Monos gang, a criminal organization based in Rosario, Argentina. Cantero's influence in the drug trade and organized crime began in the early 2000s and escalated significantly by 2013, making headlines for a series of violent incidents and drug-related offenses. He was ultimately convicted for drug trafficking, specifically for his role in the distribution of marijuana. Cantero's gang became infamous not only for its criminal activities but also for its brutal enforcement tactics and deep-rooted connections within the local community, which have allowed it to maintain power amidst ongoing law enforcement efforts against organized crime in Argentina.