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US and Ecuador Conduct Joint Operation Against Terrorist Organizations

The U.S. military command announced joint operations with Ecuador against organizations linked to terrorism and drug trafficking. These actions are part of a broader strategy to combat smuggling in the region.


US and Ecuador Conduct Joint Operation Against Terrorist Organizations

The U.S. military command for Latin America and the Caribbean (Southcom) indicated on Tuesday that the two countries had carried out operations against 'terrorist-designated organizations' in Ecuador. Washington - AFP The U.S. Army confirmed conducting joint operations with Ecuador to combat drug trafficking, as part of its strikes on vessels it suspects are involved in smuggling contraband in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. It added in a statement posted on the platform X: 'These operations are a strong example of the commitment of partners in Latin America and the Caribbean region to combating the scourge of drug-related terrorism.' The announcement came a day after Ecuador confirmed that Washington had entered a 'new phase' in its war on...