US and Ecuador forces launch operation to fight drug trafficking
Trump has repeatedly accused Petro and his administration of failing to stem the flow of drugs to the US, suggesting that expanded strikes could also target Colombia
By News on the Net -- BBC & Clandestine—— Bio and Archives--March 4, 2026
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Ecuadorean and US forces have launched operations against what it said were designated terrorist organisations in the South American country, the US military's Southern Command said on Tuesday.
The Southern Command said the action was aimed at tackling illicit drug trafficking, but did not provide more details in a statement on X.
The announcement comes a day after Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa said the US was among "regional allies" taking part in a "new phase" of Ecuador's war on the drug cartels.
Noboa says around 70% of the world's cocaine now flows through Ecuador's huge ports, making it a lucrative location for drug-trafficking gangs. ---More...
Holy #.
— Clandestine (@WarClandestine)March 4, 2026
The US MIL are reportedly conducting joint operations with Ecuador to combat designated narco-terror groups, aka, the cartels.
Trump is purging Deep State assets around the globe.
Trump is bringing stability to the world by wiping out those doing the destabilizing. https://t.co/EpUoNa7lRa
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