US escalates anti-drug campaign in Ecuador, designates Los Tiguerones as terrorists

The US announced intensified counter-narcotics cooperation with Ecuador, including designating the criminal group Los Tiguerones as a terrorist organization and providing financial and logistical support. Washington also restricted entry for former Ecuadorian judges linked to mafia corruption, signaling a broader pressure campaign. This marks a notable escalation in US commitment to Ecuador's security, potentially reshaping regional counter-drug dynamics in the Pacific.