Umaña Álvarez

Umaña Álvarez

drug trafficker Costa Rica

Umaña Álvarez is recognized as a significant figure in Costa Rica's narcotics trade, allegedly leading a criminal organization involved in money laundering. He has been implicated in utilizing state-subsidized fishing vessels for drug trafficking operations, leading to his arrest alongside his wife in January 2024.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
2,521
Power
31$
Sentiment
2.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Costa Rica 1 2.00 0.05% +0% 5,094,118 2,521 $62,000 31$
Totals 1 5,094,118 2,521 $62,000 31$
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Recent Mentions

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Umaña Álvarez was detained as a suspect of leading a criminal gang known as 'Los Catanos' involved in money laundering from drug trafficking. 2

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Estado subsidió 159 barcos detenidos por narcotráfico, pesca ilegal y navegación irregular