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ConflictBreaking2d agoTomás Beltrán Conforme, journalist and owner of a digital medium in Ecuador, murdered: he had reported threats and alleged acts of corruptionEl Tiempo
ConflictOct 15In Ecuador, fishermen are the collateral victims of American bombsLe Monde [en]
ConflictOct 6U.S. Sends Reaper Drones to Colombia and Ecuador to Hunt CartelsMQ-9 Reaper drones — known for high-profile deadly strikes — have been shifted from Africa to Colombia and Ecuador, U.S. officials said.NYT World
ConflictSep 28President of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, highlighted the results of the Colombian Government after the capture of alias Fito's wife and daughter: 'This is how you work'Noboa agregó que las mujeres 'están llamadas a juicio por lavado de activos para Los Choneros'.El Tiempo
ConflictSep 27Colombian police capture wife and daughter of Ecuadorian gang leader extradited to the United StatesPolice in Colombia have apprehended the wife and daughter of an Ecuadorian gang leader who was previously extradited to the United States. This represents a major law enforcement operation targeting a prominent organized crime network.thegazette.com · United States
ConflictSep 26US strikes on Ecuadorian fishing boats raise humanitarian concerns but Trump admin not waveringGuardian World
ConflictSep 25Nine Ecuadorians linked to criminal organization Los Tiguerones captured in PeruClarín
ConflictSep 24U.S. troops help Ecuador arrest dozens linked to ruthless cartelThe operation "was conducted jointly with U.S. troops and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)," Ecuador's interior minister said.CBS News
ConflictSep 19US boardings of Ecuadorian boats, recorded in live broadcasts by crew membersClarín
ConflictSep 18The Tiguerones: US Terrorist Label Meets a Fracturing Gang in EcuadorThe Tiguerones: US Terrorist Label Meets a Fracturing Gang in Ecuador The Tiguerones, the Ecuadorian criminal group, was added to the US State Department’s list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) this month. But although the designations expand the US government's powers to target the group, its members, and its support networks, the Tiguerones are far from a cohesive organization. The post The Tiguerones: US Terrorist Label Meets a Fracturing Gang in Ecuador appeared first on InSight Crime.InSight Crime
ConflictSep 12Ecuador to impose curfew in 4 violence - hit provincesvenezuelastar.com · Venezuela
ConflictSep 9USA sinks sixth Ecuadorian boat for alleged support of Los Choneros operationsSeis barcos ecuatorianos han sido destruidos en el Pacífico por fuerzas de EE.UU., acusados de apoyar al narcotráfico. Los tripulantes niegan vínculos.El secretario de Estado de EE.UU. visitará Ecuador en medio de denuncias de ataques no reconocidos. La CIA estaría involucrada en operaciones previas.Clarín
ConflictSep 8US forces sink vessel ‘linked to Ecuador criminal gang’The US military says it intercepted and sank a floating refueling station in the eastern Pacific.Al Jazeera [en]
ConflictSep 8Thousands of Ecuadorians flee their homes as gang violence worsensSouth China Morning Post
ConflictSep 6Fishermen from Ecuador recount their "martyrdom" after being intercepted by US militaryU.S. and Ecuadorian military personnel sank the boat "Conquista 2" during anti-narcotics operations, leaving its crew in uncertainty. The released fishermen, without charges, face fear and employment difficulties after being intercepted, doubting their return to the sea.Clarín
ConflictSep 6US sinks fourth Ecuadorian ship in a week for alleged drug trafficking linksUS military, with Ecuador's support, sank a fourth vessel linked to drug trafficking. The action was broadcast on social media. Ecuadorian crew members deny illicit ties after the destruction of their boats. Families and NGOs question the identification of the boats.Clarín
ConflictSep 5Ecuador defends US sinking of vessels as joint anti-drug operationRelatives of detained crew say US forces acted without evidence, claiming the men were fishermen, not smugglers.Al Jazeera [en]
ConflictSep 528 crew members from two boats sunk by the U.S. on the high seas arrive in EcuadorVeintiocho hombres de dos barcos, ligados a un grupo criminal, fueron detenidos en el Pacífico por fuerzas de EE.UU. en coordinación con Ecuador.Familiares niegan vínculos criminales, afirmando que son pescadores. Exigen justicia mientras reclaman la desaparición de ocho colegas.Clarín
ConflictSep 4USA sinks third alleged narco boat off Ecuador in a weekThe United States sank three vessels off Ecuador due to alleged links to drug trafficking, causing concern among locals and NGOs. Relatives of fishermen fear for their safety, while authorities assure that crew members were handed over to Ecuador without casualties.Clarín
ConflictSep 4U.S. and Ecuador sink third ship allegedly operating for Los ChonerosThe United States and Ecuador intercepted a ship used by Los Choneros in the Pacific, sinking it without incident and securing its crew. This is the third operation in a week against the drug trafficking group, in a continuous effort of regional security cooperation.Clarín
ConflictSep 3US and Ecuador intercept and sink a ship allegedly used by Los ChonerosA joint operation between the US and Ecuador intercepted and sank a vessel used by Los Choneros to refuel in the Pacific. The action cut off a key point in drug trafficking, marking the second sinking in a week in the fight against organized crime.Clarín
ConflictAug 29US and Ecuador sink vessel allegedly linked to Los Choneros gangUS Southern Command and Ecuador sank a vessel used to resupply boats of a known criminal organization in international waters. The operation, part of the fight against drug trafficking, impacted the logistics of criminal groups, showing continuous collaboration between both countries.Clarín
ConflictAug 27Blow to drug trafficking on the border with Colombia: Ecuadorian Police seize nearly half a ton of marijuana in operation; 'Five arrested'El operativo se ejecutó en la ciudad de Tulcán, donde cinco personas fueron capturadas en flagrancia con unas 800.000 dosis.El Tiempo
ConflictAug 17Cartel Threats And US Airstrikes : Ecuador Fishermenmarinelink.com · United States
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