{"id":230728,"date":"2026-06-12T05:32:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T05:32:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/leaders-and-members-of-criminal-organization-sentenced-to-up-to-60-years-in-prison-in-el-salvador\/"},"modified":"2026-06-12T05:32:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T05:32:50","slug":"leaders-and-members-of-criminal-organization-sentenced-to-up-to-60-years-in-prison-in-el-salvador","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/leaders-and-members-of-criminal-organization-sentenced-to-up-to-60-years-in-prison-in-el-salvador\/","title":{"rendered":"Leaders and Members of Criminal Organization Sentenced to Up to 60 Years in Prison in El Salvador"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Third Court Against Organized Crime handed down sentences of up to 60 years in prison to leaders and members of the 18 Revolucionarios gang that operated in San Vicente. (Illustrative Image Infobae)<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Long Sentences for Criminal Leaders<\/h2>\n

The Third Court Against Organized Crime of San Salvador<\/b> recently handed down sentences of up to 60 years in prison<\/b> to key members of the 18 Revolucionarios gang, which was active in the San Vicente<\/b> department. The court convicted them of forming illicit groups detrimental to public peace<\/b>, confirming the severity of their crimes.<\/p>\n

Key Figures Convicted<\/h3>\n

Among the prominent convicted leaders are Santos Elias Hernandez<\/b> known as \u201cTambor\u00edn\u201d<\/b>, Rene An\u00edbal Villalta<\/b> (alias \u201cOld Cat\u201d), and Edwin Salvador Torres Servell\u00f3n<\/b> (alias \u201cSmaylin\u201d). These individuals were crucial in overseeing and coordinating the gang’s illegal operations, with Tambor\u00edn notably serving as the gang’s first voice<\/b> in San Vicente.<\/p>\n

Severity of Crimes<\/h3>\n

The court characterized their actions as not just a series of unlawful activities, but as systematic attacks on community safety and peace. Each of these high-ranking members was involved in planning and executing strategies that posed considerable threats to local residents.<\/p>\n

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\u201cTambor\u00edn\u201d held the position of first voice within the gang, a position that made him the main leader of the organization in San Vicente. (Illustrative Image Infobae)<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Additional Sentences for Other Members<\/h2>\n

In addition to the main leaders, Jos\u00e9 Nelson L\u00f3pez Rogel<\/b> (alias \u201cChino\u201d) received a 55-year sentence for illegal possession of firearms and his role in illicit groups. The court also sentenced Walter Vladimir Zapata Torres<\/b> to 45 years for illegal possession and illicit group activities, while Carlos Aquiles Ramirez<\/b> received 40 years under similar charges.<\/p>\n

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The court imposed sentences of 30 years in prison on 45 members of the gang with the rank of homeboy and 27 civilian collaborators for their participation in illicit groups. (Illustrative Image Infobae)<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Wider Implications for Criminal Activity in El Salvador<\/h2>\n

The court’s ruling did not stop at the leaders; 45 gang members holding the rank of homeboy<\/b> and 27 civilian collaborators were also sentenced to 30 years each for supporting the criminal organization. This illustrates the substantial network that the 18 Revolucionarios gang maintained, contributing to rampant insecurity and criminal activities, such as extortion and arms trafficking.<\/p>\n

The judicial actions taken by the Third Court Against Organized Crime<\/b> represent a concerted effort to dismantle organized crime in El Salvador. These arrests were conducted under the Exception Regime<\/b>, a government strategy aimed at reducing gang violence and increasing community safety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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