Adolfo Macias

Adolfo Macias

criminal Ecuador

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
5 wks
Reach
148,799
Power
1,284$
Sentiment
1.28
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ecuador 3 3.33 0.12% +50% 17,643,060 31,694 $108,000 194$
Mexico 1 1.00 0.09% +0% 128,932,753 117,105 $1,200,000 1,090$
Totals 4 146,575,813 148,799 $1,308,000 1,284$
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Recent Mentions

Ecuador Ecuador: Adolfo Macías, alias Fito, is accused of leading Los Choneros and facing multiple charges related to international drug trafficking. 3

El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921: Alias ‘Fito’: estas son las acusaciones que tiene Estados Unidos en contra del cabecilla de Los Choneros | Seguridad | Noticias

Ecuador Ecuador: Adolfo Macías, alias Fito, is the leader of Los Choneros and has been a fugitive since escaping from prison in January 2024. 2

El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921: Caso alias ‘Fito’: Fiscalía busca invalidar absolución de guías penitenciarios | Seguridad | Noticias

Ecuador Ecuador: Adolfo Macías, alias Fito, is identified as a leader of Los Choneros and escaped from prison on January 7, 2024. 2

El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921: Esta es la condena adicional que recibiría alias ‘Fito’ por su fuga, una vez que sea atrapado | Seguridad | Noticias