Summary
The United States, led by President Donald Trump, has begun a military operation in Ecuador to fight against groups labeled as "terrorists" involved in drug trafficking. The US Southern Command is working with Ecuadorian forces to target these groups, and the operation involves logistics and intelligence support from the US. This is part of a larger effort by the Trump administration to combat drug cartels in Latin America.
Key Facts
- The US and Ecuador are working together to combat drug traffickers in Ecuador.
- The US Southern Command oversees these joint operations in Central and South America.
- The operation began on March 3 and targets "Designated Terrorist Organizations."
- US involvement includes providing logistics and intelligence support.
- President Trump has pushed to label cartels as “foreign terrorist organisations.”
- The campaign is part of a broader initiative to tackle drug trafficking in Latin America.
- There have been 44 aerial strikes against suspected drug-smuggling vessels as part of this effort.
- The US has also conducted military operations in Venezuela related to drug trafficking.
