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US military anti-drug operations in Latin America

20 clusters · 302 sources · last updated

Latest: United States sinks suspected drug trafficking refueling station in Pacific

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

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Ecuadorian police operations and new coastal curfews

9 clusters · 46 sources · last updated

Latest: Ecuador implements curfew in four provinces to combat organized crime

Ecuadorian law enforcement has conducted several operations targeting various forms of criminal activity across different regions. In Guayas and Tungurahua, police arrested individuals involved in extortion and the theft

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Ecuador organized crime and security crisis

93 clusters · 189 sources · last updated

Latest: United States expands visa sanctions against former Ecuadorian officials

Ecuador continues to face a severe surge in organized crime and gang violence, prompting the government to declare a state of emergency and recognize an internal armed conflict. Security operations have intensified acros

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US-Ecuador security operations face abuse allegations

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: Ecuadorian fishermen report U.S. military drone attacks at sea

Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have reported that U.S. forces attacked three Ecuadorian fishing vessels—La Negra Francisca Duarte II, Don Maca, and Fiorella—between Ja

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U.S. maritime military strikes against drug traffickers

2 clusters · 33 sources · last updated

Latest: U.S. military strikes against drug vessels leave 227 dead

One year after the launch of ‘Operation Southern Spear,’ the U.S. military campaign in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific has resulted in at least 227 deaths and 68 strikes. The Pentagon and the Trump administration maint

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Human trafficking and exploitation in Ecuador

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: Ecuadorian prosecutors charge four in human trafficking case

Ecuadorian authorities have conducted operations to dismantle human trafficking and sexual exploitation networks. In the Pastaza province, police rescued a 10-year-old Peruvian girl who had been trafficked for the purpos

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Animal cruelty and drug seizure investigation in Coahuila

2 clusters · 31 sources · last updated

Latest: José Manuel “N” linked to criminal process for animal cruelty in Castaños

Authorities in Castaños, Coahuila, conducted a raid on the Fundación Frichem animal shelter, discovering between 53 and 63 dogs suffering from severe malnutrition, dehydration, and open wounds. Two animals died following

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