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Welcome to the first week of our Summer InSights series ([link removed]) highlighting the extraordinary stories of some of the region’s biggest crime lords.
Over the coming month, we’re going to be spotlighting several notorious crime bosses from Ecuador ([link removed]) , Venezuela ([link removed]) , Colombia, ([link removed]) and Mexico ([link removed]) . Each profile delves into the rise of a different kingpin, their impact on both local and regional criminal networks, the complex power struggles that defined their reigns, and the thrilling stories behind their arrests and daring escapes.
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A criminal empire, run from a luxury prison cell.
Multiple jail breaks.
A million-dollar bounty.
Over a year on the lam.
A dramatic capture in an underground bunker.
An unprecedented extradition to the United States.
This is the story of José Adolfo Macías Villamar, alias “Fito,” ([link removed]) one of Ecuador’s top crime bosses and the leader of the powerful criminal group, the Choneros.
Take a deep dive into the world of Fito, whose criminal empire has left an indelible mark on Ecuador’s underworld.
Fito: The Rise and Fall of Ecuador’s Most Wanted Crime Boss ([link removed])
This exclusive profile includes:
* Premium insights on Ecuador’s criminal dynamics and key players
* In-depth investigative reporting into Fito’s rise to power and influence
* Narrated audio content breaking down the story behind the headlines
Don't miss out. Visit our first Summer InSights profile ([link removed]) to access this investigative series and explore the details that go beyond what you’ve read in the news.
Up next week: the fugitive leader of the notorious Tren de Aragua, the gang that originated in Venezuela’s prisons and metastasized, extending its power and presence throughout South America.
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