Most wanted Ecuadorian drug lord captured one year after escape

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• Ecuador's most wanted fugitive, drug lord Fito, was recaptured after over a year on the run. 4s
• Fito leads the Los Choneros gang and is wanted by the U.S. for drug and weapons charges. 32s
• His escape from prison led to a national emergency and widespread gang violence in Ecuador. 1m 11s
• Authorities believe Los Choneros trafficked cocaine to the U.S. with help from Mexico's Sinaloa gang. 1m 39s
• Fito's capture is seen as an important blow to organized crime, though experts say it may not end violence or trafficking. 1m 55s