In a significant international law enforcement collaboration, Spanish authorities have extradited Miguel Ángel Álvarez García to the Dominican Republic to face serious criminal charges. The suspect, who operated under multiple aliases, stands accused of orchestrating the fatal shooting of Cristofer Díaz Rodríguez in Santo Domingo’s Ensanche La Fe neighborhood on November 6, 2024.
Álvarez García arrived at Las Américas International Airport under heavy security escort by OCN-Interpol Santo Domingo operatives. He was immediately transferred to the National District Prosecutor’s Office where judicial proceedings commenced without delay. The extradition marks the culmination of a complex legal process involving meticulous coordination between European and Caribbean judicial systems.
According to investigative documents, the alleged murder plot involved multiple accomplices. Sandy Gabriel Alcántara, identified as the triggman nicknamed ‘Chamaco,’ reportedly executed the shooting under Álvarez García’s direction. The criminal network allegedly included Manuel Antonio Mora, currently in pretrial detention, and two additional suspects who remain fugitives from justice.
The successful transnational operation was coordinated through the Public Ministry’s Directorate of International Legal Assistance, Extraditions and Human Rights in partnership with the National District Prosecutor’s Office. Dominican officials formally expressed gratitude to Spanish authorities for their cooperation in apprehending the fugitive, who had fled to Spain following the commission of the crime.
Álvarez García now faces comprehensive charges under the Dominican Penal Code including homicide and violations of national firearms regulations. The case demonstrates growing international judicial cooperation in combating transnational criminal networks and ensuring accountability for violent crimes across jurisdictions.