Víctor Hugo Cruz
Víctor Hugo Cruz is a newly appointed vice minister specializing in anti-narcotics within Guatemala's Ministry of Governance, with 18 years of experience in fields such as customs, illegal migration, and drug trafficking. He is part of the new administration led by Minister Marco Antonio Villeda, who aims to address the pressing issues of security and crime in the country, particularly in response to recent prison escapes.
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Recent news mentions
Víctor Hugo Cruz, viceministro de antinarcótico del Ministerio de Gobernación, said that one of his plans is to increase operations in areas where the presence of narcomenudistas has been identified.
Crece decomiso de drogas sintéticas como ketamina, éxtasis y metanfetamina durante 2025 en Guatemala
Guatemala· 2025-12-22
Víctor Hugo Cruz participated in the extradition of Luis Alberto Osorio Mazariegos, reaffirming the commitment in the fight against drug trafficking.
Guatemala extradita a EE. UU. a Luis Alberto Osorio, alias “Pupusita”, señalado de narcotráficoGuatemala· 2025-11-07
Víctor Hugo Cruz was appointed as the Deputy Minister of Antinarcotics.
Suman 14 cadáveres envueltos en sábanas durante los primeros cinco días de Marco Villeda al frente del Ministerio de GobernaciónGuatemala· 2025-10-30
Víctor Hugo Cruz is the new Deputy Minister of Antinarcotics, specializing in customs and illegal migration.
Marco Antonio Villeda, nuevo ministro de Gobernación, anuncia primeras 4 medidas al frente de la cartera, que incluyen apoyo del FBIGuatemala· 2025-10-24