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Wife and daughter of Ecuador gang boss Fito arrested in Colombia
Original: Wife, daughter of Ecuadorian gang leader Fito arrested in Colombia
The wife and daughter of Adolfo 'Fito' Macías Villamar, the leader of Ecuador's Los Choneros gang, have been arrested in Colombia. Fito, one of Ecuador's most wanted drug traffickers, was recaptured in June 2025 after escaping prison in January 2024, which triggered a wave of violence in Ecuador. Authorities say his family members were detained as part of ongoing operations targeting his criminal network.
Why now: The arrests mark a new development in the high-profile manhunt surrounding Ecuador's most notorious gang leader and the security crisis he symbolises.
Fito (Adolfo Macías Villamar)Los ChonerosEcuadorColombia
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