José Adolfo Macías Villamar
José Adolfo Macías Villamar, also known as 'Fito', is the leader of the criminal organization Los Choneros in Ecuador. He has gained notoriety for his involvement in drug trafficking and organized crime, and has been a fugitive since escaping from prison over a year ago. His name has resurfaced in recent news due to allegations made by political candidate Luisa González, who accused President Daniel Noboa of including 'Fito's' sister-in-law among his candidates for the National Assembly.
Born on Jan 01, 1978 (48 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Ecuador | 11 | 2.91 | 0.90% | +20% | 17,643,060 | 189,494 | $108,000 | 1,160$ |
| Totals | 11 | 17,643,060 | 189,494 | $108,000 | 1,160$ |
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Ecuador:
José Adolfo Macías Villamar, alias Fito, is considered one of the most influential drug traffickers in Ecuador.
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Ecuador:
José Adolfo Macías Villamar, alias Fito, is considered the top leader of the criminal organization Los Choneros.
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Ecuador:
José Adolfo Macías Villamar, alias Fito, is a leader of Los Choneros who was extradited to the United States.
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Ecuador:
José Adolfo Macías Villamar, alias 'Fito', is the leader of Los Choneros and was extradited to the United States in July 2025.
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Ecuador:
José Adolfo Macías Villamar, alias Fito, was extradited to New York to face justice in the United States.
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Ecuador:
Es identificado como un aliado de José Adolfo Macías Villamar, alias Fito, cabecilla de Los Choneros.
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Ecuador:
He is the leader of Los Choneros, extradited to the United States for drug trafficking.
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Ecuador:
José Adolfo Macías Villamar, known as alias Fito, was also implicated in the conspiracy alongside Churrón.
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Ecuador:
José Adolfo Macías Villamar, known as Fito, is the leader of the criminal organization Los Choneros and is the brother of Ronald Javier Macías Villamar.
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Ecuador:
José Adolfo Macías Villamar, known as alias Fito, was extradited to the United States and is presumed to have maintained the family's leadership within the criminal organization.
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