Ecuador captures top Esmeraldas fugitive tied to Los Tiguerones for murder, extortion

Ecuadorian authorities captured the most-wanted suspect in Esmeraldas, allegedly a member of the organized crime group Los Tiguerones, on charges of murder and extortion kidnapping. The arrest marks a notable law-enforcement action against a major criminal network in a port city plagued by drug-related violence. Details on the operation and potential security implications remain limited.