Ecuador Captures 'Churrón', Leader for Whom the U.S. Offered $5 Million Reward
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Ecuadorian authorities announced the capture of Francisco Manuel Bermúdez Cagua, known as "Churrón," a notorious crime leader for whom the U.S. had offered a $5 million reward. He led the criminal organization "Los Choneros" and was linked to the Sinaloa Cartel. His arrest occurred in Guayaquil, 265 kilometers southwest of Quito, following military intelligence operations. Alongside him, two associates were detained, and weapons and a vehicle were seized. "Churrón" was considered a key figure in drug trafficking decisions for his gang, which has been involved in drug smuggling since 1990. The U.S. has labeled "Los Choneros" a foreign terrorist organization.
AI summary · Source: Telemundo McAllen (KTLM) →
