Mario Ponce Rodríguez

Mario Ponce Rodríguez was a notorious Guatemalan drug trafficker who was convicted in the United States for his involvement in narcotics operations. His criminal activities included the trafficking of drugs, and his property, where a new maximum-security prison named El Triunfo is set to be built, was seized by the state in 2015 as part of efforts to combat organized crime. His legacy continues to impact the region, as authorities aim to establish a stronger state presence to disrupt the criminal networks that have historically operated in the area.