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Guido Rodríguez Vargas extradited from Colombia to Ecuador
Guido Fernando Rodríguez Vargas, known as alias Comandante 7, has been extradited from Colombia to Ecuador. A high-value target with an Interpol Red Notice, Rodríguez Vargas is a prominent leader of the Los Tiguerones criminal organization.
His capture occurred on September 10, 2026, in Soacha, Colombia, during a coordinated operation involving the Colombian National Police and Ecuador's National Intelligence Center. The extradition was finalized on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Rodríguez Vargas faces charges of organized crime and homicide in Ecuador. Authorities identified him as a key logistical link between criminal activities in Colombia and Ecuador, specifically managing illicit funds in the Esmeraldas and Nariño regions. Following his arrival, he is scheduled to be transferred to the El Encuentro maximum-security prison to face judicial proceedings. Additionally, the Colombian National Civil Registry canceled his citizenship documents due to identity irregularities discovered during the investigation.
Entities
Adolfo Miguel González · Colombia · El encuentro · Guido Fernando Rodríguez Vargas · Interpol · John Reimberg · Juan Manuel Monte · Los Tiguerones · National Police of Colombia · Posadas
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Colombian government canceled Rodríguez Vargas's citizenship documents due to identity fraud. eluniverso.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The suspect will be held at the El Encuentro penitentiary complex in Ecuador. tctelevision.com · www.metroecuador.com.ec
- [● 5 SOURCES] Guido Fernando Rodríguez Vargas is a leader of the Los Tiguerones criminal organization. tctelevision.com · www.metroecuador.com.ec · www.elcomercio.com · eluniverso.com · www.expreso.ec
- [● 4 SOURCES] Rodríguez Vargas was identified as a high-value target with an Interpol Red Notice. tctelevision.com · www.metroecuador.com.ec · www.elcomercio.com · www.expreso.ec
- [● 5 SOURCES] The suspect was captured in Soacha, Colombia, on September 10, 2026. tctelevision.com · www.metroecuador.com.ec · www.elcomercio.com · eluniverso.com · www.expreso.ec
- [● 5 SOURCES] Guido Fernando Rodríguez Vargas, alias Comandante 7, was extradited from Colombia to Ecuador. tctelevision.com · www.metroecuador.com.ec · www.elcomercio.com · eluniverso.com · www.expreso.ec
- [● 5 SOURCES] Rodríguez Vargas faces charges of organized crime and homicide in Ecuador. tctelevision.com · www.metroecuador.com.ec · www.elcomercio.com · eluniverso.com · www.expreso.ec
- [● 5 SOURCES] The extradition was a coordinated effort between Colombian and Ecuadorian authorities. tctelevision.com · www.metroecuador.com.ec · www.elcomercio.com · eluniverso.com · www.expreso.ec