Event Brief
Colombia arrests Los Tiguerones leader in Soacha
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 12, 2026 at 12:10 PM ET
Summary: Colombian police arrested Guido Rodriguez Vargas, described as Los Tiguerones’ principal link in Colombia, in Soacha with Ecuadorian intelligence support. The arrest came two days after the United States designated his organization.
WHO: Colombian police; Guido Rodriguez Vargas; Ecuadorian intelligence support
WHAT: Arrest of Guido Rodriguez Vargas, described as a Los Tiguerones leader
WHEN: Sep 12, 2026 at 6:17 AM ET
WHERE: Soacha, Colombia
WHY: The arrest followed the US terrorist designation of his organization and was carried out with Ecuadorian intelligence support.
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