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MS-13 Leader Arrested in Nebraska Amid Homicide Charges

12/9/2025

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Gerson Emir Cuadra Soto, MS-13 leader linked to the 2022 killing of Said Lobo Bonilla, was arrested in Nebraska.
The 33-year-old oversaw the gang kill squad El Combo and faces four homicide charges in Honduras.
He fled to the U.S. after bribing officials for his release.
The FBI continues to investigate his MS-13 role under Operation Take Back America.
In February, President Donald Trump designated MS-13 as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.

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Gerson Emir Cuadra Soto, MS-13 leader linked to the 2022 killing of Said Lobo Bonilla, was arrested in Nebraska.
The 33-year-old oversaw the gang kill squad El Combo and faces four homicide charges in Honduras.
He fled to the U.S. after bribing officials for his release.
The FBI continues to investigate his MS-13 role under Operation Take Back America.
In February, President Donald Trump designated MS-13 as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.