Howard Barillas Morales
Howard Barillas Morales, also known as 'el Matazetas', is a notorious figure in the Guatemalan criminal landscape, identified as a leader of the criminal gang 'los Artilleros'. He was apprehended in June 2012 in connection with the kidnapping of a local resident, for which a ransom of Q1 million was demanded. Barillas has since been convicted and sentenced to 31 years in prison. Recently, he made headlines due to a security-related transfer from the Pavoncito prison to a maximum-security facility, following concerns over his influence and potential unrest among inmates.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 15,939 | $82,000 | 73$ |
| Totals | 1 | 17,915,568 | 15,939 | $82,000 | 73$ |
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Howard Barillas Morales is identified as the leader of the gang los Artilleros and was transferred for security reasons.
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