SAA event in Aragua, San Mateo area, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of on Fri 14th November 2025

On 14 November 2025, in San Mateo (Aragua), the CICPC and the PNB clashed with and killed the leader of El Marihuano gang in the Los Angelinos sector. He was one of the most wanted gang leaders of Aragua. The police were conducting investigation work to find his whereabouts. Upon noticing police presence, he opened fire at the police, prompting a shootout. He was taken to the hospital, where he died. He led a criminal organization involved in extortion and kidnappings in Rosario de Paya, and his operations extended to Carabobo and Guarico states. He had killed a CPNB officer. Authorities seized a shotgun, three identity documents, a radio transmitter, a safety ring for an explosive device, and two firearm magazines. 1 fatality.