Gilbert Hernán Bell Fernández
Gilbert Hernán Bell Fernández, also known as Macho Coca, is a Costa Rican national identified by the U.S. Department of the Treasury as a prominent drug trafficker notorious for his violent methods. In 2023, he was included in the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), which signifies that his assets in the United States are blocked due to his involvement in international drug trafficking.
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Recent news mentions
Gilbert Hernán Bell Fernández, alias Macho Coca, is mentioned as a previously sanctioned drug lord.
Alianzas en Colombia catapultaron al Cartel del Caribe Sur, según OFAC
Costa Rica· 2026-01-24
Gilbert Hernán Bell Fernández, alias Macho Coca, was the first Costa Rican sanctioned by the OFAC in 2023.
La lista OFAC, explicada: sanciones, restricciones y el efecto en costarricenses señaladosCosta Rica· 2025-08-19
Gilbert Hernán Bell Fernández, alias Macho Coca, was noted as a major drug trafficker in Costa Rica.
Lista OFAC: qué significa estar ahí y qué implica para Celso Gamboa, Pecho de Rata, Diablo y TureskyCosta Rica· 2025-08-18