Ecuadorian drug gang leader captured in Spain years after faking his death

The Washington TimesSunday, November 16, 2025 at 6:54:55 PM
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Ecuadorian drug gang leader captured in Spain years after faking his death
An Ecuadorian drug gang leader, one of the country's most wanted traffickers, was captured in Spain on November 16, 2025. This arrest comes years after he allegedly faked his death to evade law enforcement and relocate to Spain. The capture marks a significant development in the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and organized crime in Ecuador and beyond.
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