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US troops join Ecuador’s drug war
United States military personnel are taking part in Ecuador’s fight against drug trafficking, according to a Semafor report. The deployment signals deepening security cooperation between Washington and Quito as Ecuador grapples with surging cartel violence. The news has drawn attention across the region, with observers weighing what a direct US military role means for Ecuador’s sovereignty and its hardline security strategy.
Why now: A direct US military role in Ecuador’s anti-narcotics campaign is a significant and contentious development in regional security.
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