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Published on 02:58 GMT

Ecuador road accident leaves 9 dead

MONTECRISTI, ECUADOR: At least nine people were killed Sunday in western Ecuador after a pickup truck and an SUV collided head on, authorities said. Two others were injured in the accident, which occurred around 5:00 am (1000 GMT) on the highway connecting …

Source: The Express Tribune - Indeterminate
Published on 02:20 GMT

Ecuador’s Infamous Drug Lord José Adolfo Macías Extradited to US

The extradition of Ecuador’s most notorious drug lord, José Adolfo Macías, took place on Sunday, a month after his re-arrest. This drug lord, known by the nickname “Fito,” sparked a wave of violence in the country following his prison escape. Macías was …

Source: Mezha - Indeterminate
Published on 01:50 GMT

Ecuador's biggest drug lord 'Fito' extradited to US

QUITO — The Ecuadoran government on Sunday extradited notorious drug trafficker Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito," to the United States, a month after he was recaptured following a 2024 escape from a maximum security penitentiary, the country's …

Source: The Manila Times - Indeterminate
Published on 00:59 GMT

Ecuador’s Municipality Declares Emergency After the Murder of 9

People outside the billiard room where the massacre occurred. Photo: X July 20, 2025 Hour: 7:53 pm The local Emergency Operations Committee (COE) of Ecuador declared a state of emergency this Sunday in the municipality of Playas (southwest) following the …

Source: teleSUR - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 00:07 GMT

Globus debuts new small group discovery tour in Ecuador

Globus has launched a new 11-day tour, Ecuador: Natural Wonders & Ancient Cultures. The journey runs from Quito to Guayaquil and offers a rich mix of cultures, landscapes, and experiences. A Compact Country with Colossal Rewards “Ecuador may be compact …

Source: Travel Weekly - Pending
Published on Jul 20, 2025

World News | Ecuador Extradites Leader of Violent Ecuadorian Drug Gang to the United States

Quito, Jul 21 (AP) Ecuador on Sunday extradited to the United States the leader of a violent Ecuadorian gang who relied on hitmen, bribes and military weapons to do business. José Adolfo Macías Villamar, whose nickname is “Fito,” escaped from a prison in …

Source: Latestly - Indeterminate
Published on 00:07 GMT

Ecuador extradites leader of violent Ecuadorian drug gang to the United States

Source: WNYT - New York - Neutral
Published on Jul 20, 2025

Ecuador gang leader 'Fito' to plead not guilty in US after extradition

QUITO (Reuters) -Ecuadorean gang leader Jose Adolfo Macias Villamar, known as "Fito," is set to appear in U.S. federal court on Monday, where he will plead not guilty to international charges of drug and weapons trafficking, his lawyer said. …

Source: The Gazette - Colorado - Center-right
Published on Jul 20, 2025

Ecuador’s most notorious drug kingpin has been extradited to the US

(CNN) — Ecuador’s most notorious drug kingpin has been extradited to the United States, a month after he was recaptured following a prison escape that sparked a wave of violence across the country. Jose Adolfo Macias, better known as “Fito,” was …

Source: Crossroads Today - Texas - Neutral
Published on Jul 20, 2025

Ecuador’s biggest drug lord ‘Fito’ extradited to US

AFP 20 Jul, 2025 10:20 PM2 mins to read Subscribe to listen Access to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe now ‌ Save Share Share this article Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter/X LinkedIn Reddit Drug …

Source: The New Zealand Herald - Neutral