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US military anti-drug operations in Latin America
23 clusters · 367 sources · last updated
Latest: Ecuador security forces and U.S. military arrest 39 in CJNG drug operation
The United States is expanding its military anti-drug campaign in Latin America, transitioning from maritime strikes to include land-based operations. This shift aims to target the logistical structures of criminal organ
Ecuador justice system protection and legislative response
8 clusters · 35 sources · last updated
Latest: Ecuadorian military non-cooperation hinders justice for disappeared persons
In early August 2026, Ecuadorian police, judges, and justice officials reported that organized crime groups were compromising their identities, leading to intimidation, bribery, and lethal retaliation. Officials called f
Cocaine seizures in Ecuador
2 clusters · 120 sources · last updated
Latest: Spanish authorities seize 2.1 tons of cocaine on yacht off Galicia
Ecuadorian police conducted two major raids near the coastal city of Manta in the Manabí province, resulting in the seizure of approximately 2.93 tons of cocaine. In the first operation, authorities used explosives to
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Municipal Risk Director Jeffry Saúl Figueroa Assassinated in Manta, Ecuador
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