Felipe Santiago Acosta
Felipe Santiago Acosta, known by his alias 'Macho', is a notable figure in the criminal underworld of Paraguay, leading one of the country's largest drug trafficking organizations. He has been on the run since escaping from prison in 2016 and is linked to significant drug operations involving cocaine and marijuana in the northern region of Paraguay. Recently, news reports confirmed that three of his alleged gang members were killed in a shootout with security forces near Saltos del Guairá, highlighting the ongoing conflict between law enforcement and organized crime in the area.
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Felipe Santiago Acosta, alias Macho, is identified as the most wanted criminal in the country.
En plena crisis de sobres, barrida de cúpula militar de Peña golpea a CODI - Política
Paraguay· 2025-09-20
Felipe Santiago Acosta, alias 'Macho', is the leader of the criminal group targeted in the operations.
Así ayudaban militares y policías a la banda criminal de Macho - PolicialesParaguay· 2025-07-02
Felipe Santiago Acosta, alias 'Macho', led a drug trafficking organization in Canindeyú.
Allanamientos contra “Macho”: detienen a dos militares y un policía - PolicialesParaguay· 2025-07-02
Felipe Santiago Acosta, alias Macho, is the leader of a criminal group that has been significantly weakened by law enforcement actions.
Para la Senad, grupo criminal de “Macho” está “diezmado” - PolicialesParaguay· 2025-07-01
Felipe Santiago Acosta, alias Macho, is identified as the leader of the criminal organization involved.
Operación Yararius: caen otros tres presuntos narcotraficantes - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-06-30
Felipe Santiago Acosta, alias Macho, is the leader of a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking.
CODI confirma tres muertos en enfrentamiento con banda de Macho - PolicialesParaguay· 2025-06-28