Core Points - The capture of Wilmer Geovanny Chavarría Barré, known as "Pipo," leader of Ecuador's largest criminal organization, "Los Lobos," was announced by President Noboa [1] - "Los Lobos" is recognized as a terrorist organization in Ecuador, with approximately 8,000 members [1] - The organization is involved in illegal mining and drug trafficking, collaborating with Mexican drug cartels [1] - Chavarría Barré had previously faked his death and escaped to Europe, where he continued to direct criminal activities in Ecuador [1] - The Ecuadorian Interior Minister stated that Chavarría Barré is responsible for at least 400 deaths and directed criminal operations from prison between 2011 and 2019 [1] - Ecuador has seen a surge in violence and murder cases, with criminal organizations clashing over control of drug trafficking routes [1] - A recent incident on November 9 resulted in over 30 prisoner deaths during a conflict between "Los Lobos" and rival organizations in a southern Ecuadorian prison [1]