Jesus Hernando Gutierrez Mansilla
| Jesus Hernando Gutierrez Mansilla | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bolivia |
| Died |
November 2008 Asunción, Paraguay |
| Nationality | Bolivian |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Criminal charge | Drug trafficking and smuggling |
Jesus Hernando Gutierrez Mansilla was a Bolivian lawyer, and alleged cocaine trafficker,
Biography
Criminal career
He was a Bolivian lawyer and the son of Alfredo "Cutuchi" Gutierrez who was a notorious drug lord. Commonly known as "Nando" he gained notoriety when he was arrested in 1993 for his alleged involvement in the Narco Statue case where authorities seized a large amount of cocaine concealed inside tiny statues that were to be exported. According to Gutiérrez, he was taken to a detention house immediately after his arrest where he was tortured by Bolivian FELCN and DEA agents.[1] He was never convicted and was out on parole within a few years.
Death
In November 2008 Gutierrez was stabbed to death by an unknown assailant. The motives behind this murder are still unclear.
References
- "Drugs and Democracy | Narco Jets and Police Protection in Bolivia". tni.org. Retrieved 2014-01-26.
- RADIO PATRIA NUEVA - BOLIVIA. "Radio Patria Nueva – Noticia". patrianueva.bo. Archived from the original on 2014-02-03. Retrieved 2014-01-26.
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- "García: Evo heredó un Gobierno penetrado por el narcotráfico". opinion.com.bo. Retrieved 2014-01-26.
- "EN DESBANDADA MAFIA DEL VALLE - Archivo - Archivo Digital de Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo desde 1.990 - eltiempo.com". eltiempo.com. Retrieved 2014-01-26.