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Conflict● ElevatedSep 29 · Sep 29, 2026, 10:12 PM

William Joffre Alcívar Bautista, alias “Willy”

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from InSight Crime · South America

William Joffre Alcívar Bautista, alias ‘Willy’ William Joffre Alcívar Bautista, alias "El Negro Willy" or just "Willy," went from prison guard to founder of Ecuador's Tiguerones gang. Arrested in Spain in October 2024, Willy was released in December 2025. He remains free and is believed to be in Spain. The post William Joffre Alcívar Bautista, alias ‘Willy’ appeared first on InSight Crime.

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