AG Pam Bondi Makes Bombshell Announcement

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A breakthrough in the fight against violent gang activity was announced as former Attorney General Pam Bondi, who served under President Donald Trump, confirmed the arrest of three members of the brutal MS-13 gang. The suspects have been charged in connection with the 2015 murder of a rival gang member in Palm Beach, Florida—a case that had gone cold for nearly a decade.

The individuals arrested—identified as Jose Chango Ezequiel Gamez-Maravilla, Wilber Blue Rosendo Navarro-Escobar, and Hugo Power Adiel Bermudez-Martinez—were accused of carrying out a vicious stabbing and shooting of 22-year-old Gerson Vilelio Vasquez-Portillo, authorities stated, as reported by the New York Post.

Standing alongside law enforcement officials in Fort Lauderdale, Bondi emphasized that these arrests marked only the beginning. A stern warning was directed at gang members still residing within the U.S.: self-deportation may be a wise option, as further arrests are anticipated.

The case is one of several in South Florida that had gone cold but were reopened in 2020. Additional suspects—Wilson Tirado-Silva, Miguel Cabrera Granados, and Melvin David Cruz-Ortiz—were charged in the killing of 18-year-old Joel Antonio Canizales-Lara, who was reportedly targeted for falsely claiming affiliation with MS-13. Investigators linked Tirado-Silva and Cruz-Ortiz to two more murders, including that of Chrislet Ondina, 25, believed to be part of a gang initiation ritual, and 18-year-old Omar DeJesus Gutierrez, who was gunned down after flashing a rival gang sign.

Bondi credited federal and local agencies for their dedication, stating that nine MS-13 members had been taken off the streets and four previously unsolved murder cases had now been closed. She reaffirmed the commitment to justice, regardless of how much time may pass. A top MS-13 leader, Joel Vargas-Escobar (aka Momia), was arrested in New York after nearly four years on the run following his illegal reentry into the U.S. He now faces charges including firearm violations, racketeering, and involvement in eleven murders.

The indictment, issued by the District of Nevada, outlines Vargas-Escobar’s alleged leadership in a conspiracy responsible for acts of extreme violence. The arrest was described by Bondi as a significant victory for public safety and the dismantling of what she referred to as a terrorist organization operating on American soil.

FBI Director Kash Patel repeated those comments, acknowledging the ongoing efforts of federal agencies and law enforcement across jurisdictions. Patel underlined that efforts to eradicate MS-13’s influence are still active and determined.

Court documents state that MS-13 is a multinational and national criminal organization that is primarily made up of people from Central America. With many more in Central America and Mexico, the gang is thought to have over 10,000 members who engage in illegal activity in at least ten U.S. states and Washington, D.C. The group, which is known for its use of violence and intimidation as primary strategies, is organized into local cliques, each of which is supervised by one or more shot callers.

The arrests serve as a strong signal that under the legacy of President Trump’s administration, law enforcement remains firmly focused on dismantling violent gangs and restoring safety in American communities.

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