US-Ecuador Launch Joint Campaign Against Narco-Terrorists in Ecuador
TL;DR
The United States and Ecuador announced joint operations against narco-terrorist networks in Ecuador, with initial activity focused on logistics and intelligence support as part of a broader Trump administration push to combat drug cartels; the move signals a new front in US military action in Latin America and has drawn criticism over legality and potential extrajudicial risks, while Ecuadorian President Noboa embraces tougher cooperation and plans higher tariffs on Colombian imports.
- Trump administration launches US military operation in Ecuador Al Jazeera
- Why Ecuador Invited the U.S. Military to Help With Its Drug Gangs The New York Times
- US, Ecuadorian forces launch operations against 'narco-terrorism' in Ecuador USA Today
- US and Ecuador forces launch operation to fight drug trafficking BBC
- US military launches operation in Ecuador to combat drug trafficking The Guardian
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