Fito's arrest was a pivotal moment in the battle against the rampant drug trade, particularly as over 70% of the world’s cocaine passes through Ecuador, sandwiched between Colombia and Peru. Following his meticulous tracking to a hidden bunker in Manta, Fito was returned to La Roca prison. President Daniel Noboa has expressed gratitude toward security forces and has pursued a mandate for tougher crime policies, including a referendum that allowed for Fito's extradition. His lawyer has confirmed that Fito will appear before a federal court in Brooklyn, where he will plead not guilty, with the subsequent location of his detention pending.
Furthermore, the president has openly sought assistance from US and European military forces to help combat the surging tide of gang-related violence in the country. As Ecuador grapples with its identity in a world of escalating drug trafficking, the focus remains on strategies to reclaim stability and reduce the influence of such powerful criminal networks.
Furthermore, the president has openly sought assistance from US and European military forces to help combat the surging tide of gang-related violence in the country. As Ecuador grapples with its identity in a world of escalating drug trafficking, the focus remains on strategies to reclaim stability and reduce the influence of such powerful criminal networks.
