Criminal networks expand in Quito

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Criminal gangs including Los Lobos, Los Choneros, and Los Tiguerones have expanded their operations into Quito, prompting residents in areas like Solanda to abandon local patrols due to increased threats of extortion and violence. The shift in criminal activity is driven by Ecuador's role as a transit point for cocaine exports, leading gangs to establish…

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