Adolfo Macias
Adolfo Macias, also known as 'Fito', is a notorious leader of one of Ecuador's largest criminal organizations, Los Choneros. His group has been linked to drug trafficking and violent crime, contributing significantly to the escalating violence in Ecuador. Macias gained notoriety after escaping from prison and has been implicated in various criminal activities, including a series of prison riots and attacks on law enforcement. His criminal operations have made headlines as the Ecuadorian government struggles to combat the rising tide of organized crime amid a broader context of insecurity in the country.
Born on Jan 01, 1978 (47 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | 8 | 3.00 | 0.47% | +30% | 17,643,060 | 108,061 | $108,000 | 661$ |
| Costa Rica | 2 | 1.50 | 0.12% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 6,090 | $62,000 | 74$ |
| Dominican Republic | 2 | 1.50 | 0.14% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 15,586 | $89,000 | 128$ |
| France | 2 | 2.00 | 0.17% | +10% | 65,273,511 | 120,775 | $2,700,000 | 4,996$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 2.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 26,999 | $450,000 | 269$ |
| Peru | 1 | 2.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 20,789 | $230,000 | 145$ |
| Totals | 16 | 177,026,219 | 298,300 | $3,639,000 | 6,273$ |
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Dominican Republic:
Adolfo Macías is a notorious drug lord in Ecuador facing life imprisonment in the United States.
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Costa Rica:
Adolfo Macías, alias Fito, is the major narcotrafficker of Ecuador who was extradited to the United States.
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France:
Adolfo Macias, alias 'Fito', is the largest drug trafficker in Ecuador who was extradited to the United States.
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Ecuador:
Adolfo Macías, alias Fito, was the highest-ranking leader of Los Choneros until his arrest on June 25, 2025.
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Ecuador:
Adolfo Macías, alias Fito, was transferred to the United States as part of an extradition process.
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Argentina:
Adolfo Macías, alias Fito, is the major narcotrafficker of Ecuador who was extradited to the United States.
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Peru:
Adolfo Macías, alias Fito, was recaptured after escaping from a maximum-security prison in 2024.
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Ecuador:
Adolfo Macías, alias Fito, is expected to be extradited to the United States.
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Ecuador:
Adolfo Macías, alias Fito, is the leader of Los Choneros and was recently located in a bunker in Montecristi.
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Ecuador:
Adolfo Macías, also known as Fito, is the leader of Los Choneros who was the target of a recapture operation.
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