[1] The colectivo was founded to combat violence in the 23 de Enero neighborhood, with many of Santana's family members joining in the following years.

[3] La Piedrita was formally organized when Bolivarian Circles were being established in Venezuela[4] and since then, it has been described as a colectivo that is one of "the most violent in the country".

[1] Lina Ron also headed the colectivo, who at the time of her leadership stated that thousands of Bolivarian Circles, such as her own, were "armed to the teeth".

[4] The colectivo has control of a radio station as well as a clinic which was once run by Cuban doctors, though they had left due to the crisis in Venezuela.

[3] Despite being wanted for multiple homicides in Venezuela, the colectivo's founder Valentín Santana [es] has enjoyed impunity and has been seen with high-level officials of the Venezuelan government, including commander of the Bolivarian National Guard, General Fabio Zavarse [es].