Héctor Gustavo Villatoro

Héctor Gustavo Villatoro is the Salvadoran Minister of Justice, known for his role in the country's efforts to combat organized crime and gang violence. He has been a key figure in implementing the government’s harsh measures against gangs, including the notorious MS-13. Recently, Villatoro was in the news as he prepared to host U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem at El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center, where they discussed strategies to address the deportation of violent criminals and enhance security cooperation between the U.S. and El Salvador.