US designates Ecuador’s Chone Killers gang as ‘terrorist’ organisation
Summary
The US government has labeled the Ecuadorian gang Chone Killers as a foreign terrorist organization and placed sanctions on them for attacks on civilians and officials. This action is part of President Donald Trump’s broader effort to fight drug trafficking and violent crime gangs in Latin America.Key Facts
- The US State Department named Chone Killers a “Specially Designated Global Terrorist” group.
- The gang is accused of attacking civilians, law enforcement, and government officials, including assassinations.
- This move is part of President Trump’s campaign against organized crime and drug trafficking in Latin America.
- Other Latin American groups, such as Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua and Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, have also been designated terrorists by the US.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Ecuadorian gangs assist Mexican cartels in moving illegal drugs.
- Ecuador’s government supports the US decision and backs President Daniel Noboa’s fight against gangs.
- President Noboa has imposed curfews and deployed the military in several provinces to reduce gang violence.
- The US and Ecuador are working together to stop drug trafficking and weaken criminal organizations.
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