From JohnReimberg/X via CNN Newsource

(CNN) — Wilmer Geovanny Chavarría Barré, known as “Pipo,” the alleged leader of drug trafficking gang Los Lobos – Ecuador’s most powerful and violent criminal organization – has been arrested in Spain, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced on Sunday.

“Today we captured ‘Pipo’ Chavarría, the most wanted criminal in the region and top leader of Los Lobos,” President Noboa posted on his official X account.

The announcement coincided with a national referendum in Ecuador , which included proposals aimed at combating organized crime, such as the potential reintroduction of foreign military bases.

In a blow to Noboa, who had supported the idea foreign bases, voters looked set to reject the proposal, with nearly two-thirds voting against at mor

See Full Page