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Ecuador Extradites Top Drug Lord to US
Ecuador extradited José Adolfo Macías Villamar, leader of the Los Choneros drug cartel, to the US on Sunday to face drug and weapons charges; he was captured in June after escaping prison in January 2024.
Ecuador Extradites Top Drug Lord to US
Ecuador extradited José Adolfo Macías Villamar, leader of the Los Choneros drug cartel, to the US on Sunday to face drug and weapons charges; he was captured in June after escaping prison in January 2024.
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60% Bias Score
Ecuador Extradited Gang Leader to U.S. on Cocaine Charges
Ecuador extradited José Adolfo Macías Villamar, leader of the "Los Choneros" gang, to the U.S. on Sunday to face cocaine trafficking charges; he was recaptured in June after escaping prison last year, marking the first such extradition from Ecuador to the U.S.
Ecuador Extradited Gang Leader to U.S. on Cocaine Charges
Ecuador extradited José Adolfo Macías Villamar, leader of the "Los Choneros" gang, to the U.S. on Sunday to face cocaine trafficking charges; he was recaptured in June after escaping prison last year, marking the first such extradition from Ecuador to the U.S.
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48% Bias Score
Violence Against Ecuadorian Teachers: 700 Cases Reported
Between 2023 and 2025, 700 Ecuadorian public school teachers reported crimes including kidnapping and extortion, linked to drug cartels seeking to control schools; however, the Ministry of Education reports fewer cases, highlighting underreporting due to fear of reprisal.
Violence Against Ecuadorian Teachers: 700 Cases Reported
Between 2023 and 2025, 700 Ecuadorian public school teachers reported crimes including kidnapping and extortion, linked to drug cartels seeking to control schools; however, the Ministry of Education reports fewer cases, highlighting underreporting due to fear of reprisal.
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64% Bias Score
Ecuador Extradites Gang Leader to U.S., Setting Legal Precedent
Ecuador will extradite José Adolfo Macías Villamar, leader of the Los Choneros gang, to the U.S. to face seven charges, including drug trafficking and weapons use; his escape from prison in January 2024 triggered a major security crisis in Ecuador.
Ecuador Extradites Gang Leader to U.S., Setting Legal Precedent
Ecuador will extradite José Adolfo Macías Villamar, leader of the Los Choneros gang, to the U.S. to face seven charges, including drug trafficking and weapons use; his escape from prison in January 2024 triggered a major security crisis in Ecuador.
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36% Bias Score
Quito Water Crisis: Landslide Disrupts Mica System
A landslide in Quito's Mica water system, caused by heavy rainfall, has left six parishes without potable water since July 12th, affecting 13% of the city's population. Repair efforts are underway, but the mayor stated this is the worst water shortage in 25 years.
Quito Water Crisis: Landslide Disrupts Mica System
A landslide in Quito's Mica water system, caused by heavy rainfall, has left six parishes without potable water since July 12th, affecting 13% of the city's population. Repair efforts are underway, but the mayor stated this is the worst water shortage in 25 years.
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Ecuadorian Drug Lord Extradited to U.S.
José Adolfo Macías, leader of Ecuador's Los Choneros cartel, agreed to U.S. extradition on July 11th, 2024, to face seven charges of drug and arms trafficking, marking a significant blow to organized crime in Ecuador and setting a legal precedent.
Ecuadorian Drug Lord Extradited to U.S.
José Adolfo Macías, leader of Ecuador's Los Choneros cartel, agreed to U.S. extradition on July 11th, 2024, to face seven charges of drug and arms trafficking, marking a significant blow to organized crime in Ecuador and setting a legal precedent.
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56% Bias Score
Ecuador Extradites Top Drug Lord to the U.S.
Ecuador extradited José Adolfo Macías, leader of the Los Choneros drug cartel, to the U.S. on July 20th to face drug and weapons charges, following his recapture in June and voluntary consent, after his January 2024 escape fueled violence and prompted Ecuador to declare an internal armed conflict.
Ecuador Extradites Top Drug Lord to the U.S.
Ecuador extradited José Adolfo Macías, leader of the Los Choneros drug cartel, to the U.S. on July 20th to face drug and weapons charges, following his recapture in June and voluntary consent, after his January 2024 escape fueled violence and prompted Ecuador to declare an internal armed conflict.
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40% Bias Score
Ecuador Declares Emergency in Playas After Mass Shooting
Following a shooting that killed at least nine people in Playas, Ecuador on July 19th, 2025, the local emergency committee declared a 60-day state of emergency, including three days of mourning, suspension of celebrations, and virtual school. The incident is part of a broader context of escalating v...
Ecuador Declares Emergency in Playas After Mass Shooting
Following a shooting that killed at least nine people in Playas, Ecuador on July 19th, 2025, the local emergency committee declared a 60-day state of emergency, including three days of mourning, suspension of celebrations, and virtual school. The incident is part of a broader context of escalating v...
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40% Bias Score
Queens Student Released After Month-Long ICE Detention
Derlis Chusin, an Ecuadorian asylum seeker attending high school in Queens, was detained by ICE for 37 days after his June 2025 asylum hearing, released on \$20,000 bond, and is now reunited with his family, highlighting the Trump administration's new immigration enforcement policies.
Queens Student Released After Month-Long ICE Detention
Derlis Chusin, an Ecuadorian asylum seeker attending high school in Queens, was detained by ICE for 37 days after his June 2025 asylum hearing, released on \$20,000 bond, and is now reunited with his family, highlighting the Trump administration's new immigration enforcement policies.
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60% Bias Score
Quito Water Crisis: Landslide Leaves 400,000 Without Water
A landslide in Quito, Ecuador, damaged a major pipeline, leaving 400,000 residents without drinking water for a week, causing widespread disruption, health concerns, and intergovernmental disputes over the emergency response.
Quito Water Crisis: Landslide Leaves 400,000 Without Water
A landslide in Quito, Ecuador, damaged a major pipeline, leaving 400,000 residents without drinking water for a week, causing widespread disruption, health concerns, and intergovernmental disputes over the emergency response.
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Ecuador Confirms Gang Leader's Prison Status Amidst Extradition Concerns
Ecuadorian authorities confirm Adolfo Macías, leader of the Los Choneros gang, remains in Guayas Prison No. 3 despite his lawyer's claim of a transfer, raising concerns about transparency within the prison system and the safety of high-profile inmates after his extradition to the US was accepted for...
Ecuador Confirms Gang Leader's Prison Status Amidst Extradition Concerns
Ecuadorian authorities confirm Adolfo Macías, leader of the Los Choneros gang, remains in Guayas Prison No. 3 despite his lawyer's claim of a transfer, raising concerns about transparency within the prison system and the safety of high-profile inmates after his extradition to the US was accepted for...
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40% Bias Score
Ecuador Extraditions: Top Drug Trafficker Macías Agrees to US Transfer
Ecuador's top drug trafficker, Adolfo Macías, agreed to US extradition on July 11th, facing cocaine and arms charges; his extradition is the first since a 2024 referendum reinstated the process, following his escape from prison in January 2024 and alleged involvement in a presidential candidate's as...
Ecuador Extraditions: Top Drug Trafficker Macías Agrees to US Transfer
Ecuador's top drug trafficker, Adolfo Macías, agreed to US extradition on July 11th, facing cocaine and arms charges; his extradition is the first since a 2024 referendum reinstated the process, following his escape from prison in January 2024 and alleged involvement in a presidential candidate's as...
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36% Bias Score
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