David Gabriel Macías Villamar

David Gabriel Macías Villamar, aged 35, was recently in the news following his assassination on July 12, 2023, in Olón, Ecuador. He was the brother of José Adolfo Macías Villamar, known as 'Fito', the leader of the criminal group Los Choneros. The violent nature of his death, which involved an armed attack by assailants resembling police officers, has raised concerns regarding potential retaliatory actions between rival criminal organizations, particularly with Los Lobos. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding his murder and its implications for ongoing gang violence in the region.