Security Minister Says Cartel Videos Show Extreme Violence
Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 6, 2026 · Originally reported August 4, 2026 by La Prensa
Security Minister Gerzon Velásquez confirmed that authorities are hunting Esteban Gumercindo Ferrera Rodas, alias "El Diablo," the alleged leader of the Diablo cartel, saying seized videos of the group's killings document extreme brutality and that recent operations have turned up hideouts in rural mountain areas.
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Also reported by: HCH