El - Gatillero

El Gatillero's methods were brutal and extrajudicial, involving summary executions, torture, and intimidation. He targeted individuals he claimed were involved in organized crime, corruption, and narco-trafficking. His motivations are unclear, but he claimed to be driven by a desire to protect Colombia from crime and corruption, which he believed were perpetrated by a corrupt government and judiciary.

"Long hair flying in the wind, black-painted fingernails, and a predator’s instinct in the box— Paco Palencia El Gatillero

In cartel narratives, "El Gatillero" is the one responsible for the "dirty work" or "wet work." involving summary executions