Adolfo Macias Villamar, known as Fito, was extradited from Ecuador to the United States on international drug and weapons trafficking charges. After escaping from a maximum-security prison in January 2024, he was recaptured in June. Macias, the leader of the Los Choneros gang, was serving a 34-year sentence for various crimes, including drug trafficking and murder. He will plead not guilty at his upcoming court appearance. This extradition marks a significant use of a new law aimed at strengthening Ecuador's fight against gang violence and crime.
Adolfo Macias Villamar, known as Fito, is extradited to the US to face drug and weapons trafficking charges after escaping from prison in January 2024.
Macias, leader of the Los Choneros gang, was serving a 34-year sentence in Ecuador for drug trafficking, organized crime, and murder.
The US Attorney's Office charged Macias in April with cocaine distribution and firearms violations, including smuggling.
Macias is the first Ecuadorian extradited under a new law aimed at combatting gang violence, reflecting Ecuador’s rising crime rates.
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