Overview

• Aler Baldomero Samayoa, also known as 'Chicharra,' was arrested in Mexico's Chiapas state on March 11, 2025, in a joint operation with Guatemala and the United States.
• Samayoa is accused of leading the Los Huistas cartel, which smuggles cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin from Guatemala to the U.S. through Mexican cartels.
• He faces a 2022 U.S. federal indictment for conspiracy to distribute cocaine for importation into the United States, alongside charges of money laundering.
• Guatemalan authorities also have pending cases against Samayoa, which may need resolution before his extradition to the U.S. is finalized.
• Samayoa has expressed willingness to accept the charges against him, which he believes could expedite the legal process.