Politics● ElevatedSep 11 · Sep 11, 2026, 11:30 PM
Ecuadorian justice frees another 28 crew members from two boats bombed by the US
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Clarín · South America
An Ecuadorian magistrate released 28 sailors from two vessels sunk by the US, finding no evidence of links to drug trafficking. The vessels were identified as fuel stations for criminal boats, related to Los Choneros and the Sinaloa Cartel.
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