Operațiune militară SUA-Ecuador împotriva narcotraficanților. Nave de război și elicoptere Black Hawk, mobilizate la granița Columbiei

Ecuador and the U.S. are conducting joint military operations against drug trafficking near the Colombian border, responding to rising cartel violence. The U.S. has deployed warships and Black Hawk helicopters to support Ecuador's efforts in combating narcotrafficking and organized crime. This collaboration is part of a broader initiative called 'Shield of the Americas,' involving multiple Latin American countries. Despite these efforts, Ecuador faces a severe security crisis, with record homicide rates and increasing violence linked to drug trafficking organizations. President Daniel Noboa is utilizing military resources to address the situation, but challenges persist.