Ecuador’s most notorious drug lord, Jose Adolfo Macias (alias “Fito”), was extradited to the United States on Sunday to face drug trafficking charges. As leader of the Los Choneros gang, Fito controlled a violent criminal empire using hitmen and military-grade weapons. His extradition followed a formal request from the U.S. government and a court hearing in Quito where he accepted the process. Ecuadorian authorities released photos showing Fito being escorted by armed police during the transfer. This marks a significant development in international efforts to combat Ecuador’s escalating drug cartel violence.
Source: https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/20/americas/ecuadors-fito-extradited-to-us-intl-latam