Ecuadorean Gang Leader Arrested in Panama

An Ecuadorean gang leader involved in the murder of a prosecutor in Guayas province and other crimes has been arrested in Panama. The arrest underscores the ongoing battle against organized crime in Ecuador and its international implications.

Ecuadorean police said on Thursday the leader of a gang from the South American country, who is implicated in the January murder of a prosecutor in Guayas province, among other crimes, has been arrested in Panama.