Tag #Los Choneros

What is the immediate impact of the arrests and asset seizures on the Los Choneros criminal organization?

Ecuadorian authorities arrested six relatives of Adolfo Macías Villamar, alias "Fito," the country's most wanted fugitive and leader of the Los Choneros criminal organization, on charges of money laundering. A judge ordered pre-trial detention and the seizure of assets, including 46 properties and various vehicles and valuables. This action directly targets the criminal group's financial structure.