Colombian authorities arrest wife and daughter of Ecuadorian gang leader ‘Fito’ who has been sent to the United States.
Colombian authorities announced on Sunday that they apprehended the wife and daughter of a prominent Ecuadorian gang leader, who was extradited to the United States last year facing drug trafficking allegations. The arrests occurred in Sabana de Torres, a small town in northeastern Colombia, as part of an operation supported by the FBI and Ecuadorian […]
Man Arrested by ICE for Alleged Connection to Murder of Ecuadorian Presidential Candidate Fernando Villavicencio
ICE Arrests Ecuadorian National Linked to Assassination of Presidential Candidate On Wednesday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) apprehended Xavier Jordán, an Ecuadorian national, who is among those charged with the assassination of Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio in 2023. Jordán, identified as a businessman by Ecuadorian media, has been sought by Ecuadorian authorities for […]
U.S. military eliminates two floating refueling stations connected to an Ecuadorian crime group
U.S. forces recently dismantled two floating refueling stations associated with the Ecuadorian crime group, Los Choneros, in a pair of operations, as reported by U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM). These operations took place in the Eastern Pacific on September 15 and 16, where the Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere (JTF-WHEM) intercepted the vessels. Intelligence indicated that […]
U.S. forces destroy a drug-refueling site associated with an Ecuadorian cartel in the Pacific.
On Monday, US forces sank a floating refueling ship that was affiliated with an organized crime group in Ecuador, according to officials. The Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere (JTFWH) intercepted the vessel, which was reportedly involved in “at-sea drug trafficking operations” in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, as stated by US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM). In a […]
Medical cart transporting injured soccer player collides with teammate in shocking incident in Ecuadorian league
Surprising Moment in Ecuadorian Soccer Match The second tier of the Ecuadorian League doesn’t often grab headlines, but an incident over the weekend certainly caught attention. On Sunday afternoon, El Nacional faced Liga de Portoviejo. The latter, positioned mid-table, took an early 1-0 lead, while El Nacional struggled at the bottom, desperately seeking their first […]
Ecuadorian soccer player crashes into medical cart with injured teammate in unusual incident
A strange series of events unfolded during a second-division soccer match in Ecuador on Sunday, when a medical cart transporting an injured player collided with another player on the field. This incident took place in the 72nd minute of the Liga Pro Serie B match, where LDU Porto Viejo was leading El Nacional 1-0. As […]
Ecuadorian man set free after ICE does not follow court ruling
Ecuadorian Man Released After Court Order Breach by ICE An Ecuadorian man, Juan Hugo Tobay Robles, was released by immigration authorities on Tuesday, just a day after a federal judge ruled that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) did not follow a court order mandating a bail hearing. His attorney, Graham Ojala Barber, confirmed that […]
Ecuadorian Immigrant Accused of Assaulting 12-Year-Old Girl in Chicago
Accusations Against Ecuadorian Immigrant in Chicago An Ecuadorian immigrant is facing serious charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl from Chicago, whom he met online, according to recent reports. Prosecutors say that 22-year-old Henry Lema exploited the young girl, referring to her as his “girlfriend” while the incident occurred in his home. Authorities launched […]
Ecuadorian drug lord Wilmer ‘Pipo’ Chavarria caught in Spain four years after pretending to die
Ecuador Drug Trafficker Arrested in Spain Authorities announced the capture of one of Ecuador’s most wanted drug traffickers, Wilmar Chavarria, also known as “Pipo,” in Spain on Sunday. This development comes after he allegedly faked his own death from COVID-19 about four years ago, all while managing a drug trafficking ring from afar. Chavarria was […]
Ecuadorian crime leader extradited to NYC following his escape from prison, which caused riots and disorder.
Ecuadorian Gang Leader Held in U.S. on Drug and Gun Charges Jose Adolfo “Fito” Macias Villamar, a notorious gang leader, is now in U.S. custody following two previous escape attempts from a Central American prison. Prosecutors announced on Monday that he faces several federal charges related to drug and gun trafficking. The 45-year-old is the […]