counterterrorism guide

“Los Choneros engages in a range of violent and criminal activities, including hired killings; kidnappings; political assassinations; and the smuggling of weapons, explosives, and drugs,”

counterterrorism guide · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-09

A counterterrorism guide notes the criminal activities of Los Choneros, including hired killings and drug smuggling.

“Los Choneros uses prisons and illegal gold mines as operational bases and cooperates with the Mexico-based Sinaloa Cartel and with Albanian cartels to facilitate drug shipments globally,”

counterterrorism guide · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-09

A counterterrorism guide states that Los Choneros uses prisons and illegal gold mines as operational bases and cooperates with other cartels.

“The Ecuador-based gang Los Choneros is a major driver of destabilizing violence in Ecuador,”

counterterrorism guide · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-09

A counterterrorism guide describes Los Choneros as a major driver of destabilizing violence in Ecuador.