Tuesday, March 3, marked the beginning of active actions by Ecuadorian military forces with U.S. support against "drug terrorist organizations" in the country.
The official press release from the command emphasizes that the goal of the operation is to "vigorously confront drug terrorists who have long been sowing terror, violence, and corruption in the regions of the Western Hemisphere."
So far, details regarding specific targets and the scale of the operation remain unknown. However, it has been stated that these actions are part of a broader strategy of joint efforts by the U.S. and its partners in the region against international drug trafficking.
In the main image — Ecuadorian Coast Guard personnel: Getty Images.
