José Adolfo Macías
Alias 'Fito' is a notorious figure in Ecuador, known as the leader of the criminal organization Los Choneros. He gained significant media attention after escaping from a high-security prison over a year ago. As of February 2024, Ecuadorian authorities have initiated fiscal proceedings against him, highlighting the ongoing efforts to apprehend him and hold him accountable for his alleged crimes, including serious offenses outlined in the country’s penal code.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 2.50 | 0.06% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 205,847 | $21,000,000 | 13,060$ |
| Guyana | 2 | 3.00 | 0.16% | +10% | 786,552 | 1,361 | $6,000 | 10$ |
| Ecuador | 2 | 4.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 20,420 | $108,000 | 125$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 2.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 3,898 | $350,000 | 236$ |
| Mexico | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 135,008 | $1,200,000 | 1,257$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 2.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 2,991 | $62,000 | 36$ |
| Panama | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 3,289 | $76,000 | 58$ |
| Totals | 10 | 493,566,104 | 372,814 | $22,802,000 | 14,782$ |
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Ecuador:
José Adolfo Macías, alias Fito, was extradited to the United States for drug trafficking charges.
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Mexico:
José Adolfo Macías, known as 'Fito', pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges.
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Panama:
José Adolfo Macías, alias 'Fito', is presented in a New York court as a skilled navigator of the 'iron river' flooding Latin America with U.S. weapons.
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Costa Rica:
José Adolfo Macías, alias Fito, is the leader of the Los Choneros gang and has been extradited to the United States on drug trafficking charges.
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Ecuador:
José Adolfo Macías, alias Fito, is an Ecuadorian drug trafficker who was extradited to the United States and is facing multiple charges.
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United States:
Jose Adolfo Macias, better known as 'Fito,' has led the powerful Los Choneros criminal organization and was recently extradited to the US for drug trafficking and gun smuggling charges.
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Guyana:
Ecuadorean gang leader Jose Adolfo Macias, known as 'Fito,' accepted a court’s request to be extradited to the United States to face drug and gun charges.
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Guyana:
Ecuadorean gang leader Jose Adolfo Macias, known as 'Fito,' accepted a court’s request to be extradited to the United States to face drug and gun charges.
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Denmark:
Jose Adolfo Macias, also known as Fito, has agreed to be extradited to the USA from Ecuador to face charges of weapons and drug crimes.
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United States:
Jose Adolfo Macías, better known as 'Fito,' agreed to be extradited from Ecuador to the US on charges of drug and weapons trafficking.
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