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Ecuadorian Judge Jails Alleged "Invisible Leader" of Los Choneros Gang
An Ecuadorian judge ordered the pre-trial detention of Celso Moreira, alleged "invisible leader" of the Los Choneros gang, on September 9, 2025, following his recapture in ManabĂ province; four other gang members face prison, while one received travel restrictions.
Ecuadorian Judge Jails Alleged "Invisible Leader" of Los Choneros Gang
An Ecuadorian judge ordered the pre-trial detention of Celso Moreira, alleged "invisible leader" of the Los Choneros gang, on September 9, 2025, following his recapture in ManabĂ province; four other gang members face prison, while one received travel restrictions.
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48% Bias Score
U.S. Designates Ecuadorian Gangs as Terrorist Groups Amidst Rising Violence
The U.S. has designated Los Lobos and Los Choneros, two Ecuadorian gangs, as terrorist organizations, citing their role in the surge of violence in the country since the COVID-19 pandemic; this allows the U.S. government to take stronger actions against them.
U.S. Designates Ecuadorian Gangs as Terrorist Groups Amidst Rising Violence
The U.S. has designated Los Lobos and Los Choneros, two Ecuadorian gangs, as terrorist organizations, citing their role in the surge of violence in the country since the COVID-19 pandemic; this allows the U.S. government to take stronger actions against them.
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56% Bias Score
Ecuadorian Drug Lord Extradited to U.S., Highlights Judicial Weakness
JosĂ© Adolfo MacĂas, leader of Los Choneros, was extradited from Ecuador to the U.S. on Sunday, October 27th, and arraigned on Monday, October 28th, on seven charges related to international drug and arms trafficking; he pleaded not guilty and was held without bail.
Ecuadorian Drug Lord Extradited to U.S., Highlights Judicial Weakness
JosĂ© Adolfo MacĂas, leader of Los Choneros, was extradited from Ecuador to the U.S. on Sunday, October 27th, and arraigned on Monday, October 28th, on seven charges related to international drug and arms trafficking; he pleaded not guilty and was held without bail.
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48% Bias Score
Ecuadorian Gang Leader Pleads Not Guilty to Drug and Weapons Charges in U.S.
JosĂ© Adolfo MacĂas Villamar, leader of the Los Choneros gang, pleaded not guilty to drug and weapons charges in a New York court on Monday, following his extradition from Ecuador where he escaped prison in January 2024. He faces life imprisonment for leading a gang accused of smuggling cocaine and f...
Ecuadorian Gang Leader Pleads Not Guilty to Drug and Weapons Charges in U.S.
JosĂ© Adolfo MacĂas Villamar, leader of the Los Choneros gang, pleaded not guilty to drug and weapons charges in a New York court on Monday, following his extradition from Ecuador where he escaped prison in January 2024. He faces life imprisonment for leading a gang accused of smuggling cocaine and f...
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Ecuador Extradited Gang Leader to U.S. on Cocaine Charges
Ecuador extradited JosĂ© Adolfo MacĂas 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 JosĂ© Adolfo MacĂas 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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Ecuador Extradites Top Drug Lord to US
Ecuador extradited JosĂ© Adolfo MacĂas 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 JosĂ© Adolfo MacĂas 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
US Designates Two Ecuadorian Drug Cartels as Terrorist Organizations
The US government has designated two Ecuadorian drug cartels, Los Lobos and Los Choneros, as foreign terrorist organizations, enabling the seizure of their US assets and facilitating intelligence sharing, while pledging nearly $20 million in aid to Ecuador to combat drug trafficking.
US Designates Two Ecuadorian Drug Cartels as Terrorist Organizations
The US government has designated two Ecuadorian drug cartels, Los Lobos and Los Choneros, as foreign terrorist organizations, enabling the seizure of their US assets and facilitating intelligence sharing, while pledging nearly $20 million in aid to Ecuador to combat drug trafficking.
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Designates Ecuadorian Gangs as Terrorist Organizations
The United States designated two Ecuadorian gangs, Los Lobos and Los Choneros, as foreign terrorist organizations, opening up new avenues for joint U.S.-Ecuadorian action against them, following a U.S. military strike on a Venezuelan drug-running ship.
U.S. Designates Ecuadorian Gangs as Terrorist Organizations
The United States designated two Ecuadorian gangs, Los Lobos and Los Choneros, as foreign terrorist organizations, opening up new avenues for joint U.S.-Ecuadorian action against them, following a U.S. military strike on a Venezuelan drug-running ship.
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56% Bias Score
Ecuador Extraditions: MacĂas's Plea Highlights Justice System Crisis
Ecuador extradited JosĂ© Adolfo MacĂas, leader of Los Choneros, to the US on July 21, 2025, to face drug and arms trafficking charges; his extradition, following a referendum, highlights Ecuador's weakened justice system and reliance on US courts.
Ecuador Extraditions: MacĂas's Plea Highlights Justice System Crisis
Ecuador extradited JosĂ© Adolfo MacĂas, leader of Los Choneros, to the US on July 21, 2025, to face drug and arms trafficking charges; his extradition, following a referendum, highlights Ecuador's weakened justice system and reliance on US courts.
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Capture of Notorious Ecuadorian Gang Leader Ends Wave of Violence
Ecuadorian authorities captured JosĂ© Adolfo MacĂas Villamar, alias "Fito," leader of the Los Choneros drug cartel, on June 25th, ending a period of intense violence sparked by his January 2024 prison escape that included bombings, gang warfare, and the takeover of a Guayaquil television station.
Capture of Notorious Ecuadorian Gang Leader Ends Wave of Violence
Ecuadorian authorities captured JosĂ© Adolfo MacĂas Villamar, alias "Fito," leader of the Los Choneros drug cartel, on June 25th, ending a period of intense violence sparked by his January 2024 prison escape that included bombings, gang warfare, and the takeover of a Guayaquil television station.
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60% Bias Score
Ecuador Extradites Top Drug Lord to the U.S.
Ecuador extradited JosĂ© Adolfo MacĂas, 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 JosĂ© Adolfo MacĂas, 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 extradites top drug lord to US
Ecuador extradited JosĂ© Adolfo MacĂas Villamar, leader of the Los Choneros drug cartel, to the US on Sunday to face drug and weapons charges following his recapture in June after escaping prison; he is accused of controlling major cocaine routes with the Sinaloa cartel.
Ecuador extradites top drug lord to US
Ecuador extradited JosĂ© Adolfo MacĂas Villamar, leader of the Los Choneros drug cartel, to the US on Sunday to face drug and weapons charges following his recapture in June after escaping prison; he is accused of controlling major cocaine routes with the Sinaloa cartel.
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48% Bias Score
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