U.S. Designates Ecuador Gangs as Terrorist Organizations

The United States government has labeled two gangs from Ecuador, Los Choneros and Los Lobos, as terrorist groups.

This means the U.S. considers these groups to be involved in terrorism.

One of the leaders of Los Choneros, Jose Adolfo “Fito” Macias Villamar, is currently in the U.S. facing charges related to drugs and guns.

He has stated he is not guilty.

This designation gives the U.S. more power to take action against these gangs.