US to Boost Ecuador's Anti-Drug Efforts with $45M Aid and Military Equipment
Sourced from 5 publications
- •Marco Rubio (US Secretary of State) announced $45M in additional security funding for Ecuador.
- •The US will provide Ecuador with military equipment and naval vessels to combat drug trafficking.
- •Ecuador is regarded as the US's most aggressive partner in anti-drug efforts in the region.
- •The Trump administration seeks to dismantle Los Tiguerones, a gang now designated as a terrorist group.
- •US military has recently destroyed vessels supporting drug trafficking in the region.
Sources
Rubio to seek $45 million in additional security funding for Ecuador
France24
US announces $45m in security funding, additional naval vessels for Ecuador
Al Jazeera
Notorious Ecuadorian crime gang designated a terrorist group by US
The Guardian
Rubio hails Ecuador as an 'aggressive' partner in the US counterdrug push
PBS NewsHour
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New York Times
Curated from 5 sources. Every summary is reviewed for accuracy, but may still contain errors. We always link to original sources for verification.
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