"On March 3, Ecuadorian and US military forces launched operations against Designated Terrorist Organizations in Ecuador, General Francis Donovan said. The operations are a powerful example of the commitment of partners in Latin America and the Caribbean to combat the scourge of narco-terrorism."
"Together, we are taking decisive action to confront narco-terrorists who have long inflicted terror, violence and corruption on citizens throughout the hemisphere, she told reporters. Since taking office for a second term last year, Trump has moved to label multiple prominent cartels as foreign terrorist organisations, a term typically reserved for armed groups with political aims."
The United States and Ecuador have begun collaborative military operations targeting designated terrorist organizations within Ecuador. US Southern Command announced the joint efforts on Wednesday, with operations commencing on March 3. General Francis Donovan characterized these efforts as demonstrating regional commitment to combating narco-terrorism. The operations currently involve US support through logistics and intelligence to Ecuadorian troops. This initiative reflects President Trump's broader strategy against criminal networks and drug cartels across Latin America, including his administration's practice of designating cartels as foreign terrorist organizations and employing increasingly militaristic tactics such as bombing suspected smuggling vessels.
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