US-Ecuador Joint Crackdown on Transnational Drug Cartels
US and Ecuadorian forces unite to combat drug trafficking and designated terrorist groups operating in South America. Get the latest on this major anti-narcotics operation.
Washington and Quito have launched a coordinated operation to combat drug trafficking and terrorist organizations active in South America. The joint effort between US and Ecuadorian forces aims to disrupt the operations of criminal networks that the United States has designated as terrorist organizations.
The announcement of the new operation comes amidst growing concerns over the influence of transnational drug cartels and armed militant groups in the region. Ecuador, which shares a border with Colombia, has become a key transit point for illegal narcotics destined for the United States and other international markets.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: BBC News
