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Ecuador to extradite notorious drug gang leader to U.S.

Dario Penafiel, known as "Topo," allegedly worked closely with one of Ecuador's most powerful drug lords, Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito."

Source CBS News Crime AI Summary Updated April 23, 2026

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Dario Penafiel, known as "Topo," allegedly worked closely with one of Ecuador's most powerful drug lords, Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito."

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