U.S. Expands Drug Boat Bombing With Military Op Against Terrorist' Group In Ecuador

"Together, we are taking decisive action to confront narco-terrorists who have long inflicted terror, violence, and corruption on citizens throughout the hemisphere. A U.S. official who spoke to The New York Times claimed the video showed the first of an expected series of raids conducted by Ecuadorian forces and advised on by U.S. personnel. Americans are not expected to take part directly in the raids, the official said, but will provide intelligence support."

"We commend the men and women of the Ecuadorian armed forces for their unwavering commitment to this fight, demonstrating courage and resolve through continued actions against narco-terrorists in their country. President Donald Trump's bombing campaign of vessels allegedly carrying drugs off the coast of Latin America and the Caribbean began in September of last year, resulting in over a hundred casualties. Forty-four strikes have been carried out, the most recent known strike occurring last Monday."

The United States and Ecuador executed a joint military operation targeting a designated terrorist organization, marking an expansion of President Trump's bombing campaign against drug-trafficking vessels in Latin America and the Caribbean. Since September, this campaign has conducted 44 strikes resulting in over 100 casualties, with the most recent strike occurring the Monday before the announcement. The Pentagon characterized the operation as demonstrating regional commitment to combating narco-terrorism. The operation involved approximately 15 soldiers boarding helicopters, with Ecuadorian forces leading raids while U.S. personnel provided intelligence support and advisory roles. American forces may have participated directly in limited capacity but were not the majority presence. SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan commended Ecuadorian military personnel for their commitment and courage.

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