Leader of Ecuador-based criminal group Los Lobos arrested in Mexico City

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 18, 2026 at 10:55 PM

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Angel Esteban Aguilar, leader of the Ecuadorian crime group Los Lobos, was arrested at Mexico City's international airport on Wednesday while attempting to enter the country under a false identity. Aguilar, also known as "Lobo Menor," is suspected of masterminding the 2023 assassination of Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio. The arrest was a collaborative effort between law enforcement in Colombia, Mexico, and Ecuador. Colombian President Gustavo Petro described Aguilar as a notorious assassin and confirmed his extradition to Colombia to face charges. Ecuadorean authorities sought Aguilar in connection with Villavicencio's murder, which occurred as the candidate left a campaign rally.

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United States 30% John Reimberg 40% Ivan Mordisco 40% Estado Mayor Central (EMC) 40% Donald Trump 40% Gustavo Petro 50% Fernando Villavicencio ×260% Mexico City ×270% Colombia ×470% Los Lobos ×380% Ecuador ×580% Angel Esteban Aguilar (Lobo Menor) ×790%

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Ecuador

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