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21-07-2025
Adolfo Macías Villamar, a powerful Ecuadorian gang leader known as 'Fito', has been extradited to the US to face charges of drug and arms trafficking. He was recaptured in June after escaping from a high-security prison and is linked to the Los Choneros gang, which is associated with high-profile crimes and rising violence in Ecuador.
Entities: Adolfo Macías Villamar, Ecuador, US, Los Choneros, Fernando Villavicencio • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
21-07-2025
The Ecuadoran government has extradited notorious drug trafficker Adolfo 'Fito' Macias to the US to face charges related to cocaine distribution and firearms violations. Macias, the head of the Los Choneros gang, escaped from a high-security prison in January 2024 but was recaptured in June. The extradition is part of Ecuador's efforts to crack down on criminal gangs and follows a new measure written into law last year.
Entities: Adolfo 'Fito' Macias, Ecuador, US, Los Choneros gang, Daniel Noboa • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
21-07-2025
José Adolfo 'Fito' Macías Villamar, the leader of the Los Choneros gang and Ecuador's most notorious drug trafficker, has been extradited to the United States from Ecuador. He is expected to face drug and weapons charges in a federal court in the Eastern District of New York on Monday and plans to plead not guilty.
Entities: José Adolfo Macías Villamar, Fito, Los Choneros, Ecuador, United States • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
