NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainJuly 3, 2026Miami-Dade
US-Wanted Criminal Leader 'Churrón' Captured in Ecuador
Francisco Manuel Bermúdez Cagua, known as 'Churrón' and a leader of the criminal organization 'Los Choneros,' was arrested in Guayaquil, Ecuador, following a military intelligence operation. The U.S. government had previously offered a $5 million reward for information leading to his capture, citing his role in drug and weapons trafficking.
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The arrest of a high-ranking leader linked to the Sinaloa Cartel impacts international drug trafficking enforcement and potential future proceedings between Ecuador and the United States.
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