Meet the L.A.-Paid ‘Peace Ambassador’ Who’s a Murderous Terrorist
Michael Angel Alvarez, known as 'Diablo,' was arrested by the FBI for being an active member of the 18th Street gang while serving as a 'peace ambassador' in Los Angeles. He received taxpayer funding despite a criminal history that includes a conviction for first-degree murder. The case raises questions about the effectiveness and oversight of city-funded programs aimed at community safety.
- ▪Alvarez was convicted of first-degree murder in 2002 and served 24 years in prison before being released.
- ▪He was arrested for possession of body armor as a violent felon, which carries a potential five-year prison sentence.
- ▪Despite his criminal background, Alvarez received $58,000 last year to work for a city-contracted group called 'Healing Urban Barrios.'
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Meet the L.A.-Paid ‘Peace Ambassador’ Who’s a Murderous Terrorist Catherine Salgado | 4:48 PM on May 29, 2026 AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File Michael Angel Alvarez received taxpayer money from the city of Los Angeles as a “peace ambassador.” He also happens to be a member of a terrorist gang, a convicted murderer, and the bearer of the nickname “Diablo.” Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_3"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_3"]]) }); This criminal with the angelic name and infernal nickname is an active member of the 18th Street gang, which has become increasingly powerful and influential in L.A. under the reign of Mayor Karen Bass (D-estroyer).
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