Byron Lima
Byron Lima was a Guatemalan army captain known for his prominent role in the fight against organized crime. He gained notoriety for his leadership in operations against various criminal groups but was also a polarizing figure due to allegations of human rights abuses. His murder in 2016 inside a prison, where he was serving time for corruption, shocked the nation and raised questions about the safety and integrity of the prison system in Guatemala.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Byron Lima's influence is noted as a factor in the ongoing control of prisons by inmates.
Motines coordinados evidencian sincronización entre grupos de pandillas; analistas advierten de riesgos de más fugas
Guatemala· 2026-01-18
Byron Lima was a captain in the army convicted for the murder of Monsignor Juan Gerardi.
Así operaban Los Mexicanos, una banda señalada de secuestros, asesinatos y usaba uniformes de la PNCGuatemala· 2025-10-26
Byron Lima was mentioned as a victim in the context of Édgar Rolando Contreras Velásquez's criminal activities.
El plan de fuga del Barrio 18 en la cárcel Renovación 1 que frustraron las autoridadesGuatemala· 2025-10-04
Byron Lima was murdered, leading to charges against María Marta Castañeda Torres.
PNC confirma la captura de María Marta Castañeda Torres en Antigua GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-08-27
Byron Lima was a captain whose murder is central to the investigations involving several individuals mentioned.
Círculo de "El Taquero" y "El Lobo" reaparece y se investiga envío de municiones a la cárcel Renovación 1Guatemala· 2025-08-27Byron Lima was convicted for the murder of Bishop Gerardi and later killed in prison.
habla Darío Morales, implicado en el caso GerardiGuatemala· 2025-04-30
Byron Lima was convicted in the case of Bishop Gerardi's murder and was killed in a direct attack in 2016.
A 27 años de asesinato de obispo, caso resurgeGuatemala· 2025-04-30
Byron Lima was the captain whose murder was allegedly committed by Maher Moisés Montenegro Cardona.
El Comisario, el reo que tenía el control de Pavón y que mantenía una pugna con el Señor de los CielosGuatemala· 2025-04-22
Byron Lima was killed by Maher Moisés Montenegro Cardona, who was awaiting trial for the murder.
Condenado en el caso Rosenberg habría coordinado el ingreso de armas a Pavón y el ataque contra guardias del SPGuatemala· 2025-04-11
Byron Lima was a captain whose death was allegedly linked to Maher Moisés Montenegro Cardona.
Se registra un motín en la cárcel de Pavón y las autoridades señalan que los reos están armadosGuatemala· 2025-04-10