The leader of the “Los Choneros” criminal group disappeared from prison in 2024 during an episode of violence. Quito has requested that Macias — also known as Fito — be extradited to the US, President Noboa said.CrimeEcuador
Ecuador’s most-wanted gang leader Fito arrested — president
The leader of the “Los Choneros” criminal group disappeared from prison in 2024 during an episode of violence. Quito has requested that Macias — also known as Fito — be extradited to the US, President Noboa said.
A military operation is carried around the military base after Argentine Air Force plane, carrying the relatives of the leader of Los Choneros gang, Jose Adolfo Macias, alias ‘Fito.’
‘Fito’ mysteriously disappeared from prison in 2024, during an episode of violence alliance
Ecuador’s most wanted fugitive has been recaptured after escaping prison last year, the country’s president announced on Wednesday.
Jose Adolfo Macias, also known as “Fito,” was captured in Ecuador, President Daniel Noboa said, without disclosing further details. The Associated Press news agency cited officials as saying the arrest was made in the Ecuadorian city of Manta, Fito’s hometown.
What did Noboa say about Fito’s capture?
Noboa’s government had offered a $1 million (about €855,650) reward for information leading to the gang leader’s capture.
“My recognition to our police and military who participated in this operation. More will fall, we will reclaim the country. No truce,” said Noboa in a statement on X.
