US and Ecuador forces launch operation to fight drug trafficking

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete March 4, 2026 at 05:07 AM

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US and Ecuadorian forces have launched a joint operation to combat drug trafficking in Ecuador, targeting designated terrorist organizations. The US Southern Command announced the action, stating it aims to address illicit drug trafficking. This follows Ecuador's President Noboa's statement that the US and other allies are participating in a new phase of Ecuador's fight against drug cartels, as 70% of the world's cocaine flows through its ports. The operation comes after Ecuadorians voted against allowing the return of foreign military bases. Recent talks between Noboa and US Southern Command officials focused on information sharing and operational coordination at airports and seaports.

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Manta 30% Francis Donovan 40% Quito ×240% Mark Schafer 40% Donald Trump ×250% Peru 60% Colombia ×260% Daniel Noboa ×580% Southern Command ×480% United States ×1090% Ecuador ×790%

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drug trafficking 90% ecuador 80% us military 70% south america 60% narco-terrorists 50% cocaine 50%

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