Arrr! Ecuador be raisin' the Jolly Roger to search for the scallywag who vanished like a ghost!
2024-01-08
Avast ye scurvy dogs! 'Tis being told that Jose Adolfo Macias, the fearsome captain of Los Choneros, hath cunningly slipped away from a fortress in Guayaquil! A grand search for this slippery knave be underway, lest he sail the seven seas once more!
Police in Ecuador are conducting a massive manhunt for a high-profile inmate, Jose Adolfo Macias, who vanished from a maximum-security prison in Guayaquil. Macias, also known as "Fito," is the leader of the criminal organization Los Choneros and was serving a 34-year sentence for drug trafficking and murder. The escape comes after the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, who had accused Los Choneros and Macias of threatening him and his campaign team. Macias was linked to Mexico's Sinaloa cartel.Prosecutors have announced an investigation into Macias's alleged escape. The prison break has prompted Ecuadorian authorities to take action, with over 3,000 personnel involved in the search for the fugitive. Los Choneros has a reputation for extortion, murder, and drug trafficking in Ecuador, and they are believed to have control over some of the country's prisons.
Images from the Zonal 8 prison show armed soldiers as they inspect the complex. Macias had been transferred to the maximum-security facility three days after Villavicencio's assassination for the safety of both citizens and other detainees. Villavicencio had received multiple death threats prior to his killing, which he had reported to authorities. Despite the threats, Villavicencio had boldly stated his determination to fight corruption and imprison criminals.
The search for Macias continues as Ecuadorian law enforcement forces work tirelessly to apprehend the most-wanted prisoner. The escape highlights the challenges faced by Ecuadorians in combating crime and underscores the need for increased security measures. The government has expressed gratitude for the efforts of law enforcement personnel in their pursuit of Macias, and the case has gained significant attention both within Ecuador and internationally.