Presumed Los Choneros leader arrested in Quito; linked to police killings

Ecuadorian authorities arrested César M., presumed leader of the Los Choneros hitmen, in Conocoto, Quito. He is linked to the November 2025 murder of two police officers. The arrest is a notable blow to a major criminal organization, but its operational impact remains uncertain.

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