ECNETNews, March 25, 2025: The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs has unveiled a reward of up to $5 million for information that leads to the arrest and/or conviction of notorious Guatemalan narcotics trafficker Haroldo Waldemar Lorenzana Terraza, commonly referred to as “Haroldito.”
As part of the Narcotics Rewards Program (NRP), this substantial reward is issued in partnership with the Government of Guatemala, which has also announced a separate reward of 50,000 Quetzals for information leading to the fugitive’s capture. This collaborative effort highlights a unified stance against transnational criminal organizations and aims to bring one of Central America’s most elusive drug traffickers to justice.
Lorenzana Terraza is believed to be a pivotal figure in the Lorenzana trafficking family, operating from La Reforma, Guatemala, with significant connections to major Mexican drug cartels, including the Sinaloa Cartel. Recently, the U.S. government designated the Sinaloa Cartel as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist entity.
U.S. authorities assert that since 1996, the Lorenzana Drug Trafficking Organization has facilitated the transport of multi-ton quantities of cocaine sourced from Colombia, transiting through Central America and Mexico, ultimately destined for the United States. Investigations by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have led to two indictments against Lorenzana Terraza in the District of Columbia, focusing on charges related to operating a Continuing Criminal Enterprise (CCE), along with four co-defendants mentioned in the indictment.
This reward offer aligns with broader U.S. efforts to bolster international law enforcement and counteract global narcotics trafficking. Officials stress that all provided information will be kept strictly confidential, and government personnel are ineligible for the reward.
Individuals who have information on the whereabouts of Haroldo Waldemar Lorenzana Terraza are urged to reach out to the DEA. Reporting options include email or messaging services at +1 571-519-1025. For those located outside the U.S., tips can also be shared with the closest U.S. embassy or consulate, while residents within the U.S. should contact their local DEA office.
