Jose Adolfo Macias Villamar, known as Fito, the leader of Los Choneros, was recaptured after a 17-month pursuit, highlighting serious flaws in Ecuador's prison security. His capture in Manta came after he escaped from a Guayaquil prison earlier in the year, raising alarms over the nation's ability to manage high-profile criminals. President Daniel Noboa praised the police and military for their efforts and linked Fito's capture to the controversial Solidarity and Intelligence laws, suggesting that tougher measures may lead to further arrests of dangerous criminals in the future.
"Jose Adolfo Macias Villamar, aka Fito, leader of the Los Choneros criminal organization, was recaptured after a 17-month manhunt that exposed Ecuador's prison vulnerabilities."
"President Daniel Noboa celebrated Fito's capture, attributing it to the controversial Solidarity and Intelligence laws, stating that 'more will fall' in the fight against crime."
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