Men disguised as police kill Ecuadorean drug lord's brother
David Macías, a regional leader of the Los Choneros criminal gang, was killed by gunmen disguised as police officers in Ecuador. The incident marks another violent episode in the country's ongoing struggle with organized crime and internal gang power struggles.
Why it matters
The assassination highlights the persistent instability and influence of drug cartels in Ecuador, which continue to challenge state authority and public safety.
A brother of Ecuador's most notorious drug lord was killed on Sunday by gunmen who had disguised themselves as police officers.
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