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The President of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, confirmed the recapture of Adolfo Macías Villamar, alias Fito, leader of the criminal organization Los Choneros, six months after he escaped from the regional prison of Guayas in January 2024. The operation, carried out by the security unit and the Ecuadorian Army in the city of Manta, was conducted without casualties and thanks to the legal reforms on security promoted by the government, particularly the solidarity and intelligence laws approved in 2024. Fito will be extradited to the United States, where he faces charges of international drug trafficking, money laundering, and murder, facing a possible sentence similar to that of other notorious drug lords such as “El Chapo” Guzmán.

Fito’s escape triggered a wave of violence in Ecuador, including riots and terrorist acts that led the President to declare a state of emergency. Los Choneros, a criminal organization originating from the province of Manabí, have direct links with the Sinaloa cartel and have been declared terrorists by the U.S. Treasury Department, which froze their assets. After the death of previous leaders, Fito emerged as the main figure of the group, standing out for his leadership even from prison, where he exercised control and demanded concessions from the government.

Fito’s extradition is possible thanks to a constitutional reform approved by popular consultation in 2024, which allows high-risk criminals to be tried abroad. The operation that ended with his capture demonstrates institutional strengthening and international cooperation between Ecuador and the U.S. to combat organized crime. This event represents a significant blow to drug trafficking and crime in Ecuador and Latin America, showing the Ecuadorian government's commitment to regaining control of the country against these threats.

[00:00:01] 🇪🇨 Official confirmation of alias Fito’s recapture by President Daniel Noboa.
[00:03:33] 📅 Chronological details of the escape and consequences in Ecuador.
[00:05:35] 🕵️‍♂️ Operation in Manta without casualties, with military intelligence and Army support.
[00:09:07] 🇺🇸 Announcement of extradition to the United States to face international charges.
[00:11:46] 💰 Asset freezing and money laundering investigation linked to Fito.
[00:14:21] 📜 2024 constitutional reform that facilitates the extradition of criminals.
[00:16:24] 🔫 Origin and evolution of Los Choneros, and their relationship with international cartels.

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