Josué Ángel Santana Peña, better known as “Santanita,” turns out to be a feared and elusive figure by the authorities in Venezuela. Local media reported that the 27-year-old criminal leads a criminal gang that has carried out a series of acts of violence and extortion that have shocked society. The Interior Ministry has put him on the Caribbean country's list of most wanted people.
What crimes is “Santanita” accused of?
The criminal activities of “Santanita” and his group have reached alarming proportions. From blackmailing businessmen to murders. The actions of the gang he led have caused chaos in several states, including Lara, Yaracuy, Portuguesa, Trujillo and Aragua. Authorities in Venezuela mention that the methods include throwing grenades and using firearms. They also describe how this forces victims to pay sums of money to avoid retaliation.
The most recent case that brought “Santanita” to the center of public attention occurred in the urbanization of Ciudad Roca Barquisimeto, where his gang carried out an attack that was captured on surveillance cameras. This incident, as well as a series of other violent attacks, prompted authorities to intensify the search for the dangerous criminal.
“Santanita”, one of the most wanted specimens by the authorities in Venezuela
The man, identified as Josué Ángel Santana Peña (“Santanita”) is the second most wanted person in Venezuela. It was difficult to find out his whereabouts due to the unwillingness of the population to cooperate and fear possible reprisals. Despite the search for security groups like the Corps of Scientific, Criminal and Criminalistic Investigations (CICPC).), the fugitive continues to evade justice.
“Santanita”, a dangerous criminal wanted by the authorities in Venezuela. Photo: Douglas Rico / Facebook
What reward do they give for keeping “Santanita”?
He Ministry of Interior He recently posted on his official networks that he was still looking for the criminal. Likewise, they posted a picture showing how much they are offering to find out the whereabouts Santana Pena.
On the flyer is the sum of $200,000 as a reward for the person wanted for murder, kidnapping and terrorism.
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Interior Ministry offers $200,000 for the pseudonym “Santanita.” Photo: @MijpVzla/X
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