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Ecuador extradites drug kingpin to U.S.

Notorious drug lord pleads not guilty in U.S. court after extradition from Ecuador

José Adolfo Macías Villamar, whose nickname is "Fito," escaped from a prison in Ecuador last year and was recaptured June.

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Ecuador’s most notorious drug kingpin has been extradited to the US

Ecuador’s most notorious drug kingpin has been extradited to the United States, a month after he was recaptured following a prison escape that sparked a wave of violence across the country.

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Ecuador extradites leader of violent Ecuadorian drug gang to the United States

Ecuador on Sunday extradited to the United States the leader of a violent Ecuadorian gang who relied on hitmen, bribes and military weapons to do business.

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When I moved to Ecuador for love, it was meant to be temporary — but I'm still happily living here 7 years later

I moved from Canada to Quito, Ecuador, to be with my boyfriend. It was supposed to be temporary, but the weather, nature, and ...

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At least 9 people shot dead while playing pool at bar in Ecuador tourist city: "There may be more victims"

Local media reports said the attackers were armed with automatic rifles, and bullet holes were visible on the pool tables.

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Ecuador’s Cocaine Trafficking Crisis Is a Problem for the U.K., Too

The increasing volumes of cocaine reaching the U.K. meet a soaring demand that has reportedly resulted in the country having the second-highest cocaine usage rate in the world. The post Ecuador's ...

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Ecuador’s capital rocked by water shortage crisis upending daily life

Desperation is mounting in Ecuador’s capital as thousands of people remain without drinking water a week into Quito’s worst ...

Ecuador Construction Industry Report 2025 | Mega-project Pipeline Promises Robust Construction Growth from 2026 to 2029

Ecuador's construction industry is forecast to grow by 3.8% in 2025, with average annual growth of 4.6% from 2026 to 2029, driven by significant power and infrastructure investments. The government's ...