Drug Lord’s Brother Killed in Ecuador Attack
A senior member of Ecuador's notorious Los Choneros criminal gang has been shot dead after armed men posing as police officers attacked his home on Sunday. Authorities identified the victim as 35-year-old David Macías, the brother of jailed drug kingpin Adolfo Macías, widely known by the alias "Fito". Police said David served as a regional leader within Los Choneros, one of Ecuador's most powerful criminal organizations. According to investigators, the attackers arrived at a house David Macías had rented in the coastal town of Olón while wearing clothing similar to police uniforms. They opened fire before escaping the scene. No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing. Security officials say the motive has not yet been confirmed. However, they note that violent attacks involving senior gang members are often linked to rival criminal groups or internal disputes over […]
