Ecuador FAE disables 87 irregular runways; Guayas, Santa Elena lead

Ecuador's Air Force (FAE) has disabled 87 irregular runways in recent years, with Guayas and Santa Elena provinces concentrating the most. The operations, coordinated with other entities, aim to control airspace used for illicit flights. This reflects ongoing counter-narcotics infrastructure disruption, though the pace and current status of remaining runways remain unclear.