Ecuador drug lord 'Fito' extradited to US DW 07/21/2025
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Ecuador drug lord 'Fito' extradited to US  DW  07/21/2025
"Adolfo "Fito" Macias, a notorious Ecuadorian drug trafficker, was extradited to the U.S. to face charges including cocaine distribution and firearms violations."
"Macias was previously serving a 34-year sentence in Ecuador for drug trafficking and murder before escaping in January 2024."
Adolfo "Fito" Macias, an Ecuadorian drug trafficker, was extradited to the United States to face numerous charges, including cocaine distribution and firearms violations. He was previously incarcerated in a maximum-security prison, serving a 34-year sentence for drug trafficking and murder. His extradition follows a January 2024 escape, triggering a nationwide manhunt led by the Ecuadorian government. Macias was eventually recaptured on June 25, found hiding in a bunker in the port city of Manta, known as a base for his gang 'Los Choneros.' He is expected to plead not guilty in a New York federal court.
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