US military joins operation in Ecuador
The United States and Ecuadorian security forces have launched a joint military operation against drug cartels. This was reported by the US Southern Command.
What is known about the transaction
According to the US command, the military of the two countries are conducting coordinated actions in Ecuador to combat organised criminal groups that control drug trafficking.
The transaction is aimed at:
dismantling the infrastructure of drug cartels;
strengthening control over key regions;
support for local security forces.
Why it matters
In recent years, Ecuador has experienced a sharp rise in violence related to the activities of international drug cartels that use the country as a transit point for cocaine shipments to the US and Europe.
Context.
The United States has previously strengthened security cooperation with the Ecuadorian government. Joint operations have become part of a broader strategy to combat drug trafficking in Latin America.
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