Category: Ecuador
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U.S. Forces Sink Cartel Refueling Station in Eastern Pacific
On September 5, U.S. Southern Command’s Joint Task Force interdicted a multi-vessel floating refueling station linked to the Los Choneros narco-terrorist group, safely removing occupants before sinking the boats and handing crew to Ecuadorian authorities. The operation, part of at least four similar actions near Ecuador in recent weeks, targeted at-sea support for drug trafficking.…
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Ecuador Unrest Escalates
On September 12, 2025, thousands of demonstrators, including members of civil society groups, took to the streets of Quito, Ecuador’s capital, to protest against President Daniel Noboa’s administration. Your take? US-100, Chief of Americas: Here’s a breakdown of what’s going on in Quito, what this tells us about Ecuador under President Daniel Noboa, and what…