Ecuador desfășoară operaţiuni militare comune cu armata SUA împotriva puternicelor carteluri de narcotraficanți

Ecuador and the US are conducting joint military operations against drug trafficking near the Colombian border. This collaboration aims to combat violence from illegal groups in the region. Governor Juan Jaramillo confirmed the partnership, although details about the number of US troops remain undisclosed. The operations are part of the 'Shield of the Americas' initiative, involving around 20 countries. The coastal province of Esmeraldas faces severe violence linked to drug trafficking. Ecuador's Defense Minister announced the arrival of US warships and helicopters to assist in controlling affected areas. President Daniel Noboa is struggling to reduce the country's high homicide rate.