Ecuador gang leader Fito's wife and daughter captured in Colombia

Colombian authorities captured José Julio Neira's wife and daughter, Peñarrieta and Macías Peñarrieta, on September 27, 2026. The operation targets high-value assets of the Ecuadorian drug lord Fito, signaling continued cross-border cooperation against organized crime. The capture may pressure Fito's network and disrupt his operations, though the full impact remains uncertain.