Ecuador drug lord arrested in Spain after faking death
Wilmer 'Pipo' Chavarria, Ecuador's most wanted trafficker, captured in Malaga years after staging his death. Joint operation exposes global drug network.
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Drug lord who faked death caught in Spain
Ecuadorian drug lord Wilmer 'Pipo' Chavarria, who faked his death during COVID, has been arrested in Malaga. The Los Lobos leader coordinated global drug shipments from Spain.
Ecuador drug lord faked death, captured in Spain
Wilmer 'Pipo' Chavarria, leader of Los Lobos gang, arrested in Malaga years after faking death. Ecuador's president announces major capture amid referendum vote.
Chelsea agree deal for Ecuador teen Deinner Ordonez
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign 16-year-old Ecuador defender Deinner Ordonez from Independiente del Valle. He will join the Blues in 2028. Read more about Chelsea's transfer strategy.
American tourist faces 12-year sentence in Bali drug case
Lamar Ahchee, a 31-year-old American tourist, has been arrested in Bali for alleged cocaine possession after police raided his hotel room following a tip-off about drug activities.
Mexican forces raid hotel, arrest Ecuador football players
Shocking footage emerges showing Mexican special forces raiding a Jalisco hotel to detain two Ecuadorian national team players in a dramatic early-morning operation that's sparked international controversy.
Belgium's narco-state crisis: Cartels wage street wars
Shocking investigation reveals how Belgian cities have become battlegrounds for drug cartels, with children as young as 11 caught in crossfire and authorities struggling to contain the crisis.
Drug Lord 'Fat Santiago' Captured in Florida Hideaway
Notorious drug lord Martín 'Santiago' Cairo, known as 'Fat Santiago', has been arrested in Boca Raton following an intensive international investigation spanning multiple continents and criminal networks.
Chinese narco kingpin 'Mr HaHa' captured in Cuba
Notorious Chinese drug lord Shen Changyuan, known as 'Mr HaHa', has been captured in Cuba months after his audacious tunnel escape from prison. The fugitive mastermind stands accused of supplying deadly fentanyl to cartels that flooded Western markets.
Brothers ran £1.5M drug empire from neighbouring mansions
Two brothers who lived in adjacent mansions have been jailed for running a sophisticated cannabis operation worth over £1.5 million, with police discovering a professional setup complete with ventilation systems and electricity bypasses.
El Chapo's wife shot in targeted attack in Mexico
Vanessa Guzmán, wife of notorious drug lord El Chapo, survives brutal shooting in Mexico as gunmen open fire on her vehicle in latest cartel violence.
US backs Ecuador and Colombia in Caribbean security crackdown
The United States commits to enhanced security cooperation with Ecuador and Colombia during high-level Washington talks, targeting Caribbean security threats and organised crime networks.
UK Drug Death Map Reveals Shocking Postcode Lottery
Exclusive analysis reveals stark regional disparities in drug-related fatalities across England and Wales, with northern cities bearing the heaviest burden of this growing public health emergency.
Nitazenes: UK's deadly new drug crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals alarming rise in drug-related fatalities linked to potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, with deaths spreading across England and Wales.
Ecuador indigenous leaders face state intimidation
Indigenous leaders and environmental activists in Ecuador report escalating government harassment and surveillance following their opposition to extractive industries in the Amazon.
South Korea seizes £2.6m ketamine in major Jeju Island bust
South Korean authorities intercept 4kg of ketamine worth £2.6 million on Jeju Island, exposing sophisticated drug smuggling operations and growing addiction concerns in East Asia.
Uruguay court rules against Colombia in maritime dispute
In a groundbreaking verdict, Uruguay's Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Ecuador in a complex maritime boundary case against Colombia, reshaping territorial waters in Latin America's Pacific region.
Explosions hit Ecuador bridges and mall in gang violence
Multiple explosions have shaken Ecuador, targeting critical infrastructure including bridges and a shopping mall, as the nation declares an 'internal armed conflict' against criminal gangs.
Four Cartels Wage Deadly War for Ecuador's Criminal Crown
Ecuador descends into chaos as rival cartels including Los Choneros and Los Lobos battle for dominance in a violent power struggle following a major gang leader's prison transfer.
Explosion in Ecuador's Guayaquil from pickup truck blast
A violent explosion tore through Ecuador's largest city Guayaquil after a pickup truck detonated, sending shockwaves through the community and raising security concerns.
Ecuador Blackout Sparks Deadly Prison Violence and Nationwide Chaos
A complete electrical grid failure has thrown Ecuador into turmoil, with prisons erupting in violence, hospitals operating on emergency power, and authorities scrambling to restore order amid widespread panic.
Chelsea's Caicedo injury nightmare: £115m star out for weeks
Mauricio Pochettino's midfield plans in turmoil as Moises Caicedo suffers serious injury during international duty with Ecuador, casting doubt over Chelsea's record signing availability.
Ecuador Protesters Storm Presidential Palace in Quito
Ecuador's capital descends into chaos as hundreds of demonstrators breach security and occupy key government buildings in dramatic anti-government protests.
English woman's secret five-year affair with Pablo Escobar
Exclusive: The shocking confession of an English woman who maintained a secret five-year relationship with the world's most notorious drug lord, Pablo Escobar, revealing intimate details of their dangerous liaison.
Balogun brace leads USMNT to 3-0 win over Ecuador
Folarin Balogun's clinical double secured a convincing 3-0 win for the United States against Ecuador, offering promising signs under new manager Mauricio Pochettino's leadership in St. Louis.
Ecuador vs USA: World Cup Preview
As the 2026 World Cup looms, Ecuador and the US Men's National Team clash in a crucial friendly that could define both nations' tournament preparations. With key players returning and tactical battles brewing, this is more than just a warm-up.
British drug mule, 23, faces Bali firing squad
Bella Culley from Lincolnshire faces execution in Indonesia after being caught with 3kg of cocaine at Denpasar Airport. The 23-year-old's harrowing story reveals how she was allegedly coerced into becoming a drug mule.
London narco mansion used by Albanian drug lords exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Albanian crime syndicates transformed a £3 million London mansion into a sophisticated drug operations centre, complete with panic rooms and secret compartments.
Ecuador President Survives Motorcade Assassination Attempt
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa's security detail repelled a sophisticated attack on his motorcade in Guayaquil, highlighting the nation's escalating security crisis.
Drug lord who livestreamed killings assassinated
Notorious cartel thug Érick Valencia Salazar, who brazenly livestreamed his brutal killings, has been assassinated in a dramatic shootout with Mexican security forces after his online boasting led authorities directly to his hideout.
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