Powerful Ecuador drug lord 'Fito' extradited to US

Background

Ecuadorian Attorney General Diana Salazar announced the extradition of Freddy Ternero Bolivar, known as "Fito," to the United States on drug charges. "Fito" was the leader of a drug trafficking organization based in the coastal province of El Oro. He was arrested in March 2021 and has been detained pending extradition. The US government has 60 days to submit a formal extradition request.

Impact

This case highlights the country's commitment to combating drug trafficking and organized crime. With this extradition, the US and Ecuador seek to strengthen their anti-drug collaboration.

What's Next?

The US will have 60 days to produce an official extradition request for "Fito." The Ecuadorian government will then decide whether to approve the request.