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MilitaryOct 27Pentagon funding a naval training facility in EcuadorThe Pentagon is funding a naval training facility in Ecuador’s largest city as the United States deepens its security cooperation with the South American nation in a broader push to combat drug cartels on the continent, two U.S. officials familiar with the efforts told The Hill. Virginia-based contractor Culmen International secured a contract to help…The Hill
MilitaryOct 8Ecuador will have two powerful US drones in its war against drug traffickingEcuador will use MQ-9 Reaper drones on the border with Colombia to combat drug trafficking, strengthening collaboration with the US. These aircraft, used in international conflicts, will allow for surveillance and precise attacks, covering 732 km of border.Clarín
MilitaryOct 5Ecuador receives its first MQ-9A Reaper drones from the U.S.Están en Guayaquil desde finales de septiembre y harán labores de inteligencia, vigilancia y reconocimiento. Ecuador podría ser el primer vistazo a lo que viene para Colombia. The post Ecuador recibe sus primeros drones MQ-9A Reaper de EE.UU. appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
MilitarySep 9US announces $45m in security funding, additional naval vessels for EcuadorSecretary of State Rubio has hailed Ecuador as the US's 'most involved and aggressive partner' in the anti-drug fight.Al Jazeera [en]
MilitarySep 5Ecuador defends US sinking of vessels as joint anti - drug operationEcuador has defended the United States' sinking of vessels, describing it as part of a joint anti-drug operation. This highlights international cooperation in combating drug trafficking.aljazeera.com · United States
MilitaryAug 29US, Ecuador forces strike alleged drug smuggling boatTackling drug trafficking in Latin America is a key priority for Washington. In March, Ecuador joined a US-led coalition to combat the drug trade in the region.DW News [en]
MilitaryAug 28Colombia, US, and Ecuador analyze creating a binational baseSe reunieron ayer representantes de Colombia, Ecuador y Estados Unidos para discutir estrategias para fortalecer la seguridad en la frontera. The post Colombia, EE.UU. y Ecuador analizan crear una base binacional appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
MilitaryAug 27Colombia and Ecuador explore binational border base during visit of head of US Southern CommandColombia and Ecuador plan a joint base on the border to combat transnational crimes, with support from the U.S. Southern Command. The new Colombian government is intensifying military actions against illegal groups, closing peace negotiations, and capturing criminal leaders.Clarín
MilitaryAug 27Ecuador's Minister of Defense announced coordinated operations with Colombia and the United States to reinforce security on the countries' borderGian Carlo Loffredo aseguró que esas operaciones buscan controlar a los grupos armados que operan en la zona.El Tiempo
MilitaryAug 20EE. UU. realiza operaciones militares contra grupos armados en el norte de Ecuador, cerca de Colombia, bajo el Escudo de las Américas: esto se sabeLas operaciones se producen en medio de los cuestionamientos de Human Rights Watch a la cooperación entre Washington y Quito por presuntos abusos.El Tiempo