George Michael Paniagua Rivera

George Michael Paniagua Rivera

criminal Costa Rica

George Michael Paniagua Rivera, also known by his alias 'Curry', is a notorious figure in organized crime in Costa Rica. He is currently serving a 23-year prison sentence at the Centro de Atención Institucional Terrazas in San Rafael de Alajuela. Despite his incarceration, he has been identified as the leader of a criminal organization linked to at least 15 homicides, drug trafficking, and contracted attacks. Recent law enforcement operations have resulted in the arrest of 21 individuals connected to his criminal network, highlighting the extensive reach of his operations even from behind bars.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
24,071
Power
293$
Sentiment
2.12
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Costa Rica 8 2.12 0.47% +0% 5,094,118 24,071 $62,000 293$
Totals 8 5,094,118 24,071 $62,000 293$
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Recent Mentions

Costa Rica Costa Rica: George Michael Paniagua Rivera, alias Curry, is a convicted criminal who allegedly continued to operate a criminal gang from prison. 2

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: ¿Quién es Curry? El aliado de Tony Peña Russell que seguía operando desde la cárcel

Costa Rica Costa Rica: George Michael Paniagua Rivera, alias Curry, is the leader of a criminal organization operating from prison. 2

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Caso Curry: OIJ contabiliza 21 detenidos de banda liderada desde prisión