Julio Alberto Martínez

Julio Alberto Martínez

criminal Ecuador

Julio Alberto Martínez, also known as 'Negro Tulio', is a notorious leader of the Chone Killers, a powerful criminal organization based in Ecuador. In May 2024, he was captured in an upscale area of Ciudad de Panamá, marking a significant victory for law enforcement in the region. The Chone Killers are known for their involvement in drug trafficking, particularly using properties in Durán, Ecuador, as storage for large quantities of cocaine destined for Europe and North America. Martínez's arrest underscores ongoing efforts to combat organized crime in Ecuador and demonstrates the importance of international cooperation in addressing transnational criminal networks.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
19,194
Power
136$
Sentiment
2.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Panama 1 2.00 0.09% +0% 4,314,768 3,723 $76,000 66$
Guatemala 1 2.00 0.09% +0% 17,915,568 15,471 $82,000 71$
Totals 2 22,230,336 19,194 $158,000 137$
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Recent Mentions

Guatemala Guatemala: Julio Alberto Martínez, also known as Negro Tulio, is the leader of the Chone Killers and was captured in Panama. 2

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Detienen en Ecuador a cabecilla de los Chone Killers, considerado “objetivo de alto valor”

Panama Panama: Julio Alberto Martínez, known as 'Negro Tulio', is the main leader of the Chone Killers and was captured in Panama. 2

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Panamá da su respaldo a Ecuador en la lucha contra el crimen tras la captura de ‘Pipo’