Ecuador Captures 'Pipo', Drug Kingpin

Ecuadorian authorities, in a joint operation with Spanish police, have captured Wilmer Chavarria, aka Pipo, a notorious drug trafficker and leader of Los Lobos. Chavarria, believed to be behind a surge in violence and homicides in Ecuador, had faked his death and relocated to Spain, where he continued to orchestrate drug shipments and extortion rackets. His arrest marks a significant victory in Ecuadors fight against organized crime, as the country grapples with a rise in violence and considers amending its constitution to allow foreign military bases for enhanced anti-drug cooperation. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.