Conflict● ElevatedSep 24 · Sep 24, 2026, 7:42 PM
U.S. troops help Ecuador arrest dozens linked to ruthless cartel
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from CBS News · South America
The operation "was conducted jointly with U.S. troops and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)," Ecuador's interior minister said.
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South America theater · last 7 days
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