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Ecuador, US Launch Joint Anti-Narcoterrorism Operations

Published MAR 4

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Above: Military personnel carry out weapons and drug checks in Quito on Feb. 10, 2026. Image credit: Rodrigo Buendia/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

Joint military operations between Ecuador and the United States representsignify a decisive stand against narco-terrorism that has plagued the hemisphere with violence and corruption. These coordinated efforts demonstrate unwavering commitment to confronting criminal organizations and restoring peace to communities terrorized by drug cartels. Forceful action against narcoterrorists is essential for achieving justice and national security.

U.S. Southern Command on X

Daniel Noboa on X

President Noboa's family banana company has been linked to over half a ton of cocaine exports since 2020, with drugs repeatedly seized from their containers at Guayaquil ports. The Noboa family controls the entire banana supply chain from cultivation to shipping, making isolated contamination claims implausible. Launching military operations while the presidential family faces drug trafficking allegations exposes dangerous hypocrisy.

Ben Norton on X Progressive International

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