Ecuadorean and US forces have commenced joint operations targeting designated terrorist organisations, according to a statement from US Southern Command. This military action focuses on dismantling illicit drug trafficking networks within the South American nation.
President Daniel Noboa confirmed the involvement of regional allies in this “new phase” of the conflict against powerful drug cartels. The surge in enforcement follows data suggesting approximately 70% of global cocaine now flows through Ecuador’s strategic ports.
Key strategic developments include:
• Enhanced information sharing and operational coordination at major airports and seaports.
• Recent high-level talks in Quito involving US Southern Command chief Francis Donovan and Mark Schafer, head of US Special Operations.
• A continued focus on the region by the Trump administration to disrupt maritime smuggling routes.
ℹ️ BBC News
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