José Luis Esparza
Hondurasmilitary expertMaleb. 19865.0Global Dominance: 0.00%José Luis Esparza is a military expert who has analyzed the role of the ELN in Colombia and its connections with the Venezuelan regime. He has drawn parallels between the ELN's current function and that of paramilitary groups, highlighting the group's increasing influence in both Colombia and Venezuela's illegal economies.
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José Luis Esparza, known as 'El Piturris', was murdered while working at a taquería in Ciudad Obregón.
Detienen a dos presuntos implicados en homicidio de “El Piturris” en Ciudad Obregón
Mexico· 2026-09-15
José Luis Esparza, known as El Piturris on social media, died after being shot at a family taquería in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico.
Fortalecen atención inclusiva ante emergencias en el valle de SulaHonduras· 2026-09-12José Luis Esparza, known as El Piturris on social media, died after being shot at a family taquería in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico.
Hospital Mario Catarino Rivas recibe 100 bombas de infusión y nuevo equipo de rayos XHonduras· 2026-09-12José Luis Esparza is a military expert who compares the ELN's role in Venezuela to that of Hamas and Hezbollah for Iran.
ELN-Guerilla auf dem Vormarsch: Kolumbiens Friedensplan gescheitert
Switzerland· 2025-02-11
