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Ecuador cracks down on crime: Gang financier nabbed
28 Jul
Summary
- Financier of Los Lobos gang, Elías Baldor, was arrested.
- Baldor previously served as mayor of Ponce Enríquez.
- The arrest occurred overnight as part of a crackdown.
Ecuadorian police and prosecutors executed a swift overnight operation, apprehending Elías Baldor, the alleged financial backer of the notorious Los Lobos crime syndicate. The Interior Minister confirmed the arrest, signaling a major blow against organized crime.
Baldor's public service record includes a term as the mayor of Ponce Enríquez, a town grappling with high levels of criminal activity, serving from 2019 until 2023. This arrest highlights the ongoing struggle to curb the influence of violent gangs across the nation.
The operation underscores the government's intensified efforts to dismantle criminal organizations. Authorities continue to pursue investigations aimed at bringing those involved in illicit activities to justice and restoring security.
