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Ecuador Outraged as Spanish Court Frees Terrorism Leader

1/8/2026

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Ecuador's government expressed outrage after the Spanish High Court released William Joffre Alcivar Bautista, leader of Los Tiguerones.
Alcivar was arrested in October 2024 on terrorism charges tied to a raid on TC Television in Guayaquil.
On December 29, 2024, the Spanish High Court released him, citing Ecuador's failure to provide safety guarantees and noting warnings issued to Ecuador.

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Ecuador's government expressed outrage after the Spanish High Court released William Joffre Alcivar Bautista, leader of Los Tiguerones.
Alcivar was arrested in October 2024 on terrorism charges tied to a raid on TC Television in Guayaquil.
On December 29, 2024, the Spanish High Court released him, citing Ecuador's failure to provide safety guarantees and noting warnings issued to Ecuador.