Adolfo ‘Fito’ Macias, a notorious Ecuadorian drug baron who escaped from jail in 2024 but was recaptured last month, has been extradited to the United States to face trial. The arrest and extradition mark a significant development in international efforts to combat drug trafficking and organized crime. Law enforcement agencies in both Ecuador and the United States have expressed satisfaction with the outcome, highlighting the collaboration between the two nations in pursuing justice.