Luis Manuel Picado
Costa RicacriminalMale4.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Luis Manuel Picado, also known by his alias 'Shock', is a prominent figure linked to organized crime in Costa Rica, specifically associated with the Cartel del Caribe Sur. Recently, he was in the news due to his imminent extradition to the United States, where he faces serious charges related to drug trafficking.
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Luis Manuel Picado is mentioned as one of the leaders of organized crime who has been detained by the OIJ.
Mientras el OIJ propina sus mayores golpes al crimen organizado, enfrenta recortes y bloqueos presupuestariosLa Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa Rica· 2026-09-26
Costa Rica· 2026-09-26
Luis Manuel Picado, alias Shock, is also awaiting extradition to the United States as part of the Attorney General's crackdown on organized crime.
Carlo Díaz: ‘Los ataques se han personalizado’ por mi defensa de la independencia del Ministerio PúblicoLa Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa Rica· 2026-09-23
Costa Rica· 2026-09-23
