Leandro Osorio
Leandro Osorio is a former chief of police in Honduras, known for his significant role in combating drug trafficking during his tenure. He gained notoriety for his involvement in high-stakes operations against narcotraffickers, including the seizure of numerous luxury vehicles from known criminals like Byron Ruiz. Osorio’s tenure was marked by threats from drug cartels, ultimately leading to his resignation in 2016. His insights into the violent confrontations between police and drug traffickers shed light on the challenges faced by law enforcement in Honduras.
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Leandro Osorio, a retired general commissioner, warns that the absence of El Mencho will lead to a reorganization of criminal networks.
¿Cómo impactará en Honduras la caída del Mencho?
Honduras· 2026-02-25
Leandro Osorio, exdirector de la Dirección Policial de Investigaciones (DPI), afirmó que el principal obstáculo es la falta de capacidad investigativa.
ASJ señala fracaso del estado de excepción en HondurasHonduras· 2025-06-14
Leandro Osorio is a former police chief of Honduras who provided insights on the violent nature of Byron Ruiz's operations.
Exjefe policial compara ataque contra narco Byron Ruiz con incursión del Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación
Guatemala· 2025-02-16
Leandro Osorio warned that Honduras would become an Eden for drug traffickers.
Alertan que Honduras será refugio para el narco tras el fin del tratadoHonduras· 2025-02-15
Leandro Osorio, the former police chief of Honduras, detailed his efforts to combat Byron Ruiz's criminal activities.
el atroz crimen que el narco Byron Ruiz cometió contra un policía en HondurasGuatemala· 2025-02-14