Edwin López Vega
Edwin López Vega, also known as 'Pecho de Rata,' was recently in the news following his arrest by the Costa Rican Judicial Police (OIJ) at the request of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for alleged involvement in international drug trafficking.
Born on Jun 23, 1975 (50 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 9 | 3.44 | 0.53% | +50% | 5,094,118 | 40,621 | $62,000 | 494$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 786,552 | 624 | $6,000 | 5$ |
| Totals | 10 | 5,880,670 | 41,245 | $68,000 | 499$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Costa Rica:
Edwin López Vega, known as Pecho de Rata, was mentioned as one of the extraditables in the habeas corpus request.
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Costa Rica:
Edwin López Vega, known as Pecho de Rata, is one of the extraditable individuals mentioned in the legal proceedings.
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Costa Rica:
Edwin López Vega, known as Pecho de Rata, is alleged to have directed and facilitated drug trafficking operations.
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Costa Rica:
Edwin López Vega, known as Pecho de Rata, is also listed as an extraditable individual in the rejected habeas corpus case.
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Costa Rica:
Edwin López Vega, known as Pecho de Rata, was captured at the request of the U.S. government.
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Guyana:
Edwin Lopez Vega was arrested in Costa Rica’s southern Caribbean region as an alleged associate of Celso Gamboa Sanchez.
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Costa Rica:
Edwin López Vega, known as Pecho de Rata, was also arrested for participating in operations with Gamboa.
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Costa Rica:
Edwin López Vega, known as Pecho de Rata, is also considered a threat as he could continue to command criminal actions from prison.
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Costa Rica:
Edwin López Vega, known as Pecho de Rata, was detained for drug trafficking at the request of the DEA.
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Costa Rica:
Edwin López Vega, also known as Pecho de Rata, is a former convict wanted by the U.S. for his alleged participation in drug trafficking.
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