Ecuador gang leader wanted for murder of presidential candidate arrested
Officials believe the man - known as Lobo Menor - is linked to the killing of Fernando Villavicencio in 2023.
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Officials believe the man - known as Lobo Menor - is linked to the killing of Fernando Villavicencio in 2023.
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