Hermes Ponce
EcuadorcriminalMale1.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Hermes Ponce, also known by his alias 'La Muerte', is a Venezuelan national who was captured on September 20th in Naranjal, Ecuador, during a security operation led by the Armed Forces. He is alleged to be a member of the armed wing of the criminal organization Los Lobos and is implicated in serious crimes including murder, kidnapping, and extortion. The Ecuadorian Minister of Defense, Gian Carlo Loffredo, described Ponce as a notorious figure responsible for horrific acts, including forcing victims to dig their own graves before executing them. His arrest is part of ongoing efforts by the Ecuadorian government to combat organized crime and enhance public safety.
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Hermes Ponce, alias 'La Muerte', was captured during an operation in Guayas.
Sexta jornada del toque de queda deja más de 500 aprehendidos y 4,1 toneladas de droga decomisadas | Seguridad | NoticiasEcuador· 2026-09-22
Hermes Ponce, alias La Muerte, was captured as a member of the armed wing of Los Lobos.
Capturan en Naranjal a alias ‘La Muerte’, señalado como brazo armado de Los Lobos | Seguridad | NoticiasEcuador· 2026-09-20