Francisco Manuel Bermúdez Cagua
Francisco Manuel Bermúdez Cagua, alias Churrón, is a prominent leader of Los Choneros, a notorious criminal organization in Ecuador involved in drug trafficking and organized crime. Recently, the U.S. government announced a $5 million reward for information leading to his capture, highlighting his significant role in decisions related to drug and arms trafficking. He is the first member of Los Choneros to be placed on the U.S. Rewards for Justice program, which aims to dismantle international drug trafficking organizations.
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Bermúdez Cagua has been identified by the United States as a lieutenant of Los Choneros.
¿Alias ‘Churrón’ puede ser extraditado a Nueva York para que responda por sus cargos una vez capturado? | Ecuador | Noticias
Ecuador· 2025-12-12
Francisco Manuel Bermúdez Cagua is implicated in a superseding indictment for conspiracy to distribute cocaine internationally.
Alias ‘Churrón’ es un narcoterrorista de alto rango cuyas acciones han alimentado el flujo de cocaína hacia Estados Unidos, dice la DEA | Seguridad | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-12-11
Bermúdez Cagua is a leader of Los Choneros involved in drug and arms trafficking.
Estados Unidos ofrece $ 5 millones por información que permita atrapar al ‘Churrón’, otro cabecilla de Los Choneros | Seguridad | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-12-11
