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The United States Formalized the Request for Extradition of Alias Fito and Marco Rubio Congratulated Ecuador on the Capture

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The U.S. Department of Justice explained to Infobae that it does not comment on these proceedings until the defendant is in its territory, but the case is already progressing under the bilateral extradition treaty.

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Adolfo Macias Villamar, alias Fito and leader of Los Choneros, faces his first hearing of the extradition process to the United States on Friday, July 11, at 15:00. In the stage, which will be carried out telematically in its entirety, there are two avenues for its development.

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The U.S. Department of Justice explained to Infobae that it does not comment on these proceedings until the defendant is in its territory, but the case is already progressing under the bilateral extradition treaty.

·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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The extradition hearing of alias 'Fito' will be conducted in a virtual way, due to the dangerousness of the leader of 'Los Choneros', who must decide whether or not to accept his transfer to the United States.

The justice of the United States asked Ecuador to extradite the leader of the feared criminal gang "Los Choneros".

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with Chancellor Gabriela Sommerfeld on Tuesday, July 9, in which they reaffirmed the strengthening of the bilateral relationship.

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Infobae broke the news in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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