Galo Javier Suárez Román
EcuadorcriminalMale2.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Galo Javier Suárez Román, known by his alias 'Gato Negro', is a notorious figure in organized crime in Ecuador, serving as the second-in-command of the criminal group Los Tiguerones. He was recently captured in Barranquilla, Colombia, after being a fugitive since 2019, following a prison escape. Suárez Román has a lengthy criminal history, including a conviction for murder in 2017, which led to a 26-year prison sentence. He is also under investigation for allegedly planning and financing a terrorist attack against Ecuador's Minister of the Interior. His capture was the result of a coordinated operation involving multiple law enforcement agencies from Ecuador, the United States, and Colombia.
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Galo Javier Suárez Román, alias Gato Negro, is the second in command of Los Tiguerones and is facing extradition to the United States.
Número de extradiciones activas y pasivas se incrementaron en Ecuador desde 2024; más de 100 procesos están en trámite | Política | NoticiasEcuador· 2026-07-30
Galo Javier Suárez Román, alias Gato Negro, was transferred to a maximum security prison after being captured in Barranquilla.
Alias ‘Gato Negro’ ya está en la Cárcel del Encuentro: fue rapado y viste uniforme naranja | Ecuador |Ecuador· 2026-07-04
Galo Javier Suárez Román, alias 'Gato Negro', was captured in Barranquilla and is the second in command of Los Tiguerones.
Alias “Gato Negro” vivía en Colombia en una casa de $ 1,5 millones, con resguardo y vehículos de alta gama | Ecuador | NoticiasEcuador· 2026-07-04Galo Javier Suárez Román, alias Gato Negro, was captured in Colombia and is being sent to prison in Ecuador for his criminal activities.
Alias ‘Gato Negro’ llegó a Ecuador y será enviado a la cárcel del Encuentro tras su captura en Colombia | Seguridad | NoticiasEcuador· 2026-07-04Galo Javier Suárez Román, alias Gato Negro, was captured and is known for his involvement in criminal activities.
Alias ‘Gato Negro’ era responsable de muertes y actos criminales de Los Tiguerones, afirma el ministro Reimberg | Noticias |Ecuador· 2026-07-01
Galo Javier Suárez Román, alias Gato Negro, was captured in Barranquilla, Colombia, after being a fugitive since 2019.
Capturan en Colombia a alias ‘Gato Negro’, segundo al mando de Los Tiguerones y prófugo desde 2019 | Ecuador |Ecuador· 2026-07-01