Ecuador Captures Drug Lord 'Pipo', Ending Reign of Terror

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announces the capture of notorious drug lord Wilmer Chavarria, also known as Pipo, who led the Los Lobos group and was believed to be dead. Chavarria, who obtained a new identity in Spain, was apprehended in Malaga during a joint operation with Spanish police. This arrest marks a significant victory in the fight against organized crime, as Los Lobos, with an estimated 8,000 fighters, was recently declared a terrorist organization by US authorities. Ecuador, once peaceful, has seen a rise in violent crime due to its role as a cocaine transit point, with drug trafficking gangs targeting political figures and officials. This capture comes as Ecuadorians voted against allowing foreign military bases, a measure supported by President Noboa to boost anti-drug cooperation. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.