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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Dominance

0.00%

Persistence

8 wks

Reach

394,750

Power

1,807$

Sentiment

6.77

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
Guatemala	13	6.77	1.22%	+80%	17,915,568	394,750	$82,000	1,807$
Totals	13				17,915,568	394,750	$82,000	1,807$

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Recent Mentions

Guatemala: Marco Antonio Villeda is the Minister of the Interior who stated that one of the implicated individuals has an arrest warrant for extradition. 7

Bernardo Arevalo Henry Saenz Ramiro Mendez Ambrocio Luis Amed Guillen Albores Antonio Martinez Bladimir Lopez Orantes

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: estas son las primeras imágenes

Guatemala: Marco Antonio Villeda, the Minister of Governance, rejected claims that the Guatemalan government protects cartel members. 7

Baldemar Calderon Carrillo Walfre Calderon Calderon Antonio Martinez Bladimir Lopez Orantes Edgar Yovani Calderon Calderon Valdovinos Mendoza

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Quiénes son los señalados en las mantas tras la incursión del cartel de Sinaloa y su vínculo con el cartel Chiapas-Guatemala

Guatemala: Marco Antonio Villeda is the Minister of Governance who was copied on the letter sent by Abraham Rivera. 6

Abraham Rivera Bernardo Arevalo Nelson Marroquin Vivian Mayorga

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Alcalde de Escuintla confirma mayor (pero insuficiente) presencia policial y militar para contener la violencia en el municipio

Guatemala: Marco Antonio Villeda is the Minister of Governance who responded to accusations against the Guatemalan government regarding cartel protection. 7

Antonio Martinez Vladimir Lopez Orantes Luis Amed Guillen Albores

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Mingob niega que el Estado de Guatemala proteja a “el Toño” y “el Ruso”

Guatemala: Marco Antonio Villeda, the minister of Gobernación, announced plans to resolve issues related to the construction of new prisons. 7

Jorge Guillermo Lopez Dellachiessa

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Sistema Penitenciario de Guatemala busca identificar a todos los reos del país en un plazo de tres meses

Guatemala: Marco Antonio Villeda, the Minister of the Interior, stated that they are still investigating the whereabouts of an inmate in Escuintla prison. 6

Bernie Alexander Ixcamil Alvarenga

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: ministro de Gobernación dice que aún investigan paradero de reo en cárcel de Escuintla

Guatemala: Marco Antonio Villeda explained the role of the FBI in the investigation of the prison escape. 7

Ever Jhonatan Sinay Dionisio

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Ministro de Gobernación explica cómo trabaja con el FBI en caso de fuga en cárcel Fraijanes 2

Guatemala: Marco Antonio Villeda is the Minister of the Interior who visited the Detention Center for Men, zone 18, anexo B. 6

Edwin Rodas Francisco Jimenez Jose Chic Jorge Guillermo Lopez Dellachiessa

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Guardias del SP hacen trabajos de albañilería en cárcel Renovación 2, próxima a inaugurarse

Guatemala: Marco Antonio Villeda is the Minister of Governance who is analyzing the political aspects of violence in Guatemala. 6

David Custodio Boteo Edgar Morales Alan Ajiataz

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: advierte la PNC por presencia de pandillas en política

Guatemala: Marco Antonio Villeda stated that the new patrol cars respond to the need for increased police presence on the streets. 7

Cesar Mateo David Custodio Boteo

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: PNC lanza operativo sorpresa con nuevas patrullas tipo sedán