Ecuadorian narcoterrorist and criminal organization specializing in drug trafficking, extortion, kidnapping, and murder. It split from Los Choneros in 2021 after the assassination of their leader. Based in Esmeraldas, with operations in Guayaquil and Manta. Led by William Jofre Alcívar Bautista, a former prison guard. Gained notoriety for the armed takeover of TC Televisión in January 2024.
CRIMENET has extracted 34 linkages for this organization, including 16 cooperative ties across 8 organizations, 12 conflicts across 3 organizations and 6 other connections.