Francisco Javier Roman-Bardales (born December 2, 1977), also known as "Veterano de Tribus",[2] is a Salvadoran fugitive and an alleged senior leader of MS-13 responsible for criminal activities of the gang in the United States, Mexico, and El Salvador.

[3] As part of MS-13's leadership, he is alleged to have been involved in directing acts of violence and murder, establishing military-style training camps, and obtaining military-grade weapons.

The organization is also accused of manipulating the electoral process in El Salvador and negotiating with the Salvadoran government for benefits and concessions.

[6] In September 2022, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Roman-Bardales in the United States on narcoterrorism and human smuggling charges.

On February 21, 2025, he was placed on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, replacing Arnoldo Jimenez.