Marco Antonio Villeda
Marco Antonio Villeda is a Guatemalan lawyer and former judge known for his work in asset forfeiture, having confiscated ill-gotten fortunes from ex-officials, former presidents, and drug traffickers over a decade. Recently appointed as Minister of Gobernación, he faces significant challenges related to public security and prison reform in Guatemala, particularly following a scandal involving the escape of gang members. His legal background and understanding of criminal financial networks position him to tackle the deep-rooted issues within the penitentiary system and address the alarming rise in criminal activities.
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Marco Antonio Villeda affirmed that the construction of new prisons is necessary to regain control of the penitentiary system.
Municipalidad de Morales cuestiona ubicación de cárcel de máxima seguridad mientras Ejecutivo confirma obra
Guatemala· 2026-03-03
Marco Antonio Villeda, the Minister of the Interior, discussed the government's actions in response to the death of 'el Mencho'.
Mingob dice que narcos mexicanos tienen socios en Guatemala y puede haber recomposición tras muerte de "El Mencho"Guatemala· 2026-03-02
Marco Antonio Villeda declares that the Metropolitan Sentinel Plan will be extended to other areas.
Ministro Villeda descarta militarización de cárceles y espera renovación del estado de prevenciónGuatemala· 2026-03-02Marco Antonio Villeda is the current Minister of the Interior who is under scrutiny regarding his qualifications for the Attorney General position.
Primeros amparos llegan a la CC y abren contienda legal en la renovación de fiscal generalGuatemala· 2026-02-26
Minister Marco Antonio Villeda expressed his concerns regarding the selection process for Attorney General.
Presidente Bernardo Arévalo califica de “burla” el intento de reelección de la fiscal general, Consuelo PorrasGuatemala· 2026-02-25Marco Antonio Villeda is a minister of Governance who is also advancing in the selection process for the head of the MP.
Fiscal general entre los 48 aspirantes que avanzan para la selección de candidatos a jefe del MPGuatemala· 2026-02-25
Marco Antonio Villeda is the current minister of Gobernación who is participating in the renewal process for the MP.
Cincuenta aspirantes entregan expedientes en la comisión de postulación para fiscal general y jefe del MPGuatemala· 2026-02-21
Marco Antonio Villeda, the Minister of Governance, commented on the circumstances surrounding Rivas Castillo's escape.
¿Quién es Erasmo Nahín Rivas, el supuesto cabecilla de una estructura del crimen organizado que se fugó en Huehuetenango?Guatemala· 2026-02-20
Marco Antonio Villeda is the Minister of Governance who confirmed that Aldo Duppie Ochoa Mejía, alias 'Lobo', is completely isolated in a van.
Solo “el Lobo” permanece aislado en un furgón, las 24 horas, en la cárcel Renovación 1, confirma MingobGuatemala· 2026-02-19
Marco Antonio Villeda is the Minister of Gobernación who proposed using a motel as a preventive prison for women.
Gobernación pretende convertir motel extinguido al narco "Guayo Cano" en prisión preventiva en HuehuetenangoGuatemala· 2026-02-19
Marco Antonio Villeda stated that democracy never hinders security but rather strengthens it.
Lanzan iniciativa latinoamericana para fortalecer seguridad e instituciones democráticas
Panama· 2026-02-19
Marco Antonio Villeda is the Minister of Gobernación who commented on the escape incident.
Revelan más detalles de cómo escapó un reo en Huehuetenango y la implicación del guardia del SP que fue ultimadoGuatemala· 2026-02-18
Marco Antonio Villeda stated that democracy strengthens security against criminal advances.
Expresidente Carlos Alvarado asume presidencia de grupo regional contra el crimen organizado, desde la democracia
Costa Rica· 2026-02-18
Marco Antonio Villeda declares a stance on the Metropolitan Sentinel plan.
Ministro Marco Antonio Villeda fija postura sobre el plan Centinela MetropolitanoGuatemala· 2026-02-17Marco Antonio Villeda, the Minister of Governance, emphasized the importance of authority in combating crime during the launch of the Plan Centinela Metropolitano.
Gobierno lanza el Plan Centinela Metropolitano en la colonia Alameda, zona 18Guatemala· 2026-02-17
Marco Antonio Villeda is the Minister of Governance accompanying the president.
Bernardo Arévalo da cadena nacional este domingoGuatemala· 2026-02-16Marco Antonio Villeda is the Minister of Gobernación who confirmed the completion of a census of the prison population.
“El Lobo” y otros pandilleros siguen en contenedores de Renovación 1Guatemala· 2026-02-12
Marco Antonio Villeda, the Minister of Governance, informed about María Marta Castañeda's situation during a press conference.
Ministro de Gobernación afirma que María Marta Castañeda sigue aislada en cárcel de Mariscal ZavalaGuatemala· 2026-02-11
Marco Antonio Villeda, the head of the Ministry of the Interior, indicated that negotiations for the acquisition of weapons were about to begin.
Ministerio de Gobernación prepara compra de vehículos y armasGuatemala· 2026-02-11
Marco Antonio Villeda is the minister of Gobernación present at the installation of the task force.
Fuerza de Tarea verificará mercancías en Puerto Santo Tomas de Castilla y combatirá al crimen organizadoGuatemala· 2026-02-05
Marco Antonio Villeda explained that they are working with telecommunications companies to completely block signals in prisons.
Gobierno alerta sobre uso de Internet satelital Starlink dentro de prisiones en GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-01-27Minister of Governance Marco Antonio Villeda provided details about the results of the combined operations of the PNC and the Army.
8 días de ataques contra agentes de la PNC, motines, patrullajes y requisasGuatemala· 2026-01-25
Marco Antonio Villeda's coordinated actions as the new Minister of Governance have been successful in addressing the crisis.
Estado de sitio posibilita el fin de esta grave crisisGuatemala· 2026-01-24
Marco Antonio Villeda, current Minister of Governance, said they hoped to resolve the issues to start the work.
Cárcel en Masagua sigue estancada, pese a adjudicaciones por más de Q1 mil millones del préstamo del BCIEGuatemala· 2026-01-24
Marco Antonio Villeda is the Minister of Governance who spoke about the intelligence failures following gang attacks.
la inteligencia no anticipó su salto al poder desestabilizadorGuatemala· 2026-01-23
Marco Antonio Villeda is the minister of Gobernación involved in the prison construction project.
¿Qué capacidades tiene el Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército para construir una cárcel de máxima seguridad (y en cuánto tiempo)?Guatemala· 2026-01-23
Marco Antonio Villeda, the Minister of Governance, stated that two prisons will be built this year to reduce overcrowding in the national penitentiary system.
Ejecutivo retoma plan para recuperar el Sistema Penitenciario ante sobrepoblación de reos en cárcelesGuatemala· 2026-01-22
Marco Antonio Villeda is the Minister of the Interior who reported on the arrests made during the state of emergency.
Estado de sitio en Guatemala deja más de 290 capturas tras motines y ataques contra la PolicíaGuatemala· 2026-01-22Marco Antonio Villeda emphasized that Guatemala must face the prison crisis with its own actions.
analistas desmienten rumores y urgen resolver crisis carcelaria desde GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-01-22
Marco Antonio Villeda is the Minister of the Interior who spoke about security in prisons during the press conference.
Reos amotinados exigían camas King Size, internet y aire acondicionado, afirma el EjecutivoGuatemala· 2026-01-21