💨 Abstract

In Ecuador, Adolfo Macías, alias “Fito,” the leader of the notorious criminal gang Los Choneros, has been captured after escaping from prison in January 2024. Fito's escape sparked a surge in violence, prompting President Daniel Noboa to declare an internal armed conflict and label Los Choneros and 21 other criminal organizations as terrorist groups. The U.S.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff