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Who Is ‘Fito,’ the Missing Cartel Leader Who Sent Ecuador Into Chaos?

‘PUBLIC ENEMY NO. 1’

Despite more than a decade behind bars, the kingpin was filmed in music videos and ran his drug trafficking operation from a prison bunker. Now, he’s missing.

Josh Fiallo
Josh Fiallo 

Breaking News Reporter

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Josh Fiallo

Josh Fiallo

Breaking News Reporter

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Josh.Fiallo@thedailybeast.com

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