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Ecuadorian authorities have recaptured Adolfo Macías, aka "Fito," a notorious leader of the criminal gang Los Choneros. Found in a concealed bunker, Macías had been sentenced to 34 years for drug trafficking, homicide, and organized crime. His escape in 2024 triggered widespread violence in Ecuador. Los Choneros, allied with major Mexican cartels, control drug routes from Colombia across Ecuador, and are involved in various criminal activities.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff