Rubio says US will 'blow up' foreign crime groups if needed
Summary
Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, stated that the U.S. is prepared to take strong actions against foreign crime groups, including designations of Ecuadorian gangs as terrorist organizations. This announcement follows a U.S. military strike in the Caribbean that targeted drug traffickers, leading to concerns about international law violations. The U.S. also committed financial aid and drone technology to Ecuador to combat drug trafficking.Key Facts
- The U.S. plans to designate Ecuadorian gangs Los Lobos and Los Choneros as foreign terrorist organizations.
- The announcement came after a U.S. military strike in the Caribbean killed 11 drug traffickers.
- Legal experts suggest the strike may have violated international human rights and maritime law.
- The U.S. will provide Ecuador with $13.5 million in security aid and $6 million in drone technology.
- Much of the cocaine supply passes through Ecuador en route to the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
- Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa supports the terrorist designation for these gangs.
- Noboa is seeking constitutional changes to permit foreign military bases in Ecuador again.
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