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Rubio to seek $45 million in additional security funding for Ecuador
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from France 24 [en] · South America
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that Washington would seek $45 million in additional security funding for Ecuador and provide military equipment as the two countries deepen cooperation against drug trafficking. During a visit to Quito, Rubio also announced new sanctions and a terrorist designation.
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