Ecuador Gang Leader 'Fito' Captured, Faces U.S. Extradition
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Ecuadorian authorities arrested Los Choneros leader Jose Adolfo “Fito” Macias in Manta after an 18-month manhunt following his 2024 prison escape, with President Daniel Noboa confirming plans to extradite him to the U.S. on drug trafficking and firearms charges. The report recounts Macias’s rise, previous escapes, and the surge of nationwide gang violence and prison riots that prompted a 60-day state of emergency, culminating in U.S. sanctions against Macias and Los Choneros.
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