Ángel Esteban Aguilar Morales, also known as 'Lobo Menor,' is under scrutiny for multiple serious criminal charges once he returns to Ecuador. He is known to be the second-in-command of the organized crime group Los Lobos and is currently wanted for the murder of presidential candidate Fernando Vilavicencio, with an existing preventive arrest warrant awaiting his arrival. Additionally, he faces the lifting of his parole for a past conviction related to the stabbing death of a politician's brother back in 2012.

Aguilar was apprehended at Mexico's Benito Juárez International Airport on March 18, and prior to his capture, his whereabouts were largely unknown. This sparked significant interest due to his alleged involvement in high-profile criminal activities, including the assassination of Vilavicencio, which has raised alarms about the safety and political stability in Ecuador. Authorities have communicated with his family to facilitate the legal proceedings that will now unfold against him in the Ecuadorian justice system.

The implications of Aguilar's return are multifaceted, affecting not just legal proceedings but also the political landscape in Ecuador, already shaken by violence and crime. With the organized crime groups operating within the country increasing in prominence, there is concern over how Justice will respond to such elaborate criminal ties. The ongoing developments will certainly be watched closely by both the public and authorities as they unfold in the upcoming courts.