US Military Intercepts Ship Linked to Ecuador's Los Choneros Gang

A US military operation intercepted the vessel María Candelaria, linked to Ecuador's Los Choneros criminal group, according to Ecuador's Ministry of Defense. The interception signals continued international cooperation against transnational organized crime, though details on location, cargo, and crew remain undisclosed. This marks a notable escalation in US involvement in counter-narcotics operations in the Eastern Pacific.