Ever since Ecuador's most notorious gang leader vanished from his prison cell in January 2024, the mystery of his whereabouts has been the buzz of the nation.

José Adolfo Macías, known as “Fito,” will be extradited to the U.S., where he is wanted on accusations of trafficking drugs and smuggling weapons, Ecuador’s president said.

Notorious drug lord, whose 2024 escape triggered widespread violence, was apprehended after a months-long manhunt.