CAYÓ EN CÓRDOBA LA FAMILIA DE "FITO" MACÍAS, CAPO NARCO ECUATORIANO

Summary

The video discusses the recent arrest in Argentina of the family of Ecuadorian drug lord 'Fito', including his wife Mariela. They had been living in a home purchased in December in Córdoba, Argentina. Fito escaped from prison on January 6th, one day after his family arrived at the home, suggesting coordination. Mariela's sudden accumulation of wealth as a nurse is under investigation in Ecuador, including potential ties to the murder of an Ecuadorian prosecutor. The sale of the home in Argentina and the family's local contacts are now under investigation as authorities examine potential accomplices.

Takeaways

• 😲 The family of Fito Macías, a Colombian drug trafficker, was living in Córdoba, Argentina
• 🏠 They bought a house there in December 2023
• 👪 Fito's wife Mariela and their kids moved into the house in early January 2024
• 🚓 There was a large police operation to arrest them on February 9th
• 🔍 Authorities are investigating how the house purchase was made
• 💰 There are questions around the wife's personal assets and companies
• 🕵️‍♂️ An Ecuadorian prosecutor investigating her was killed recently
• 🤝 They likely had local contacts and facilitators in Argentina
• 👮‍♂️ Security forces consider this a success in detecting them
• 🔜 Authorities to provide more details in an upcoming press conference

Q & A

When did Fito's family buy the house where they were residing?

The house was purchased in December 2023.

How many people were registered as residents of the house?

There were six people registered as residents - the woman, her three children, the housekeeper, and the nephew.

What documentation did people visiting the residence for work have to provide?

People coming to the residence to work had to present a certificate of good conduct and other paperwork.

What was unusual about the finances of Fito's wife Mariela?

Mariela had been a nurse but suddenly started having companies and businesses in her name, prompting a financial investigation.

When did Fito's family arrive at the Córdoba residence?

Fito's wife and children arrived at the residence on January 5th, 2024.

When did Fito escape from prison?

Fito escaped from prison on January 6th, 2024, one day after his family arrived at the residence.

How did the neighbors react to the police raids on the residence?

The neighbors were very surprised as it had been a quiet neighborhood. They did not know Fito's family and when they had moved in.

Who purchased the Córdoba residence?

The purchase was made in the name of Fito's wife Mariela and family.

How might Fito's family have paid for the house?

Potentially with physical US dollar bills, though other methods like wire transfers or money laundering cannot be ruled out.

What will the investigation focus on now?

The investigation will focus on who helped negotiate the house purchase and how the money flows linked to Fito's network.