Pseudo-Spanish word for a bandit (9)

I believe the answer is:

desperado

(Other definitions for desperado that I've seen before include "reckless type" , "Bold outlaw on the American frontier" , "Bravo" , "Reckless guy" , "Reckless criminal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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