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US sinks 8 Ecuadorian boats in 3 weeks targeting drug-linked vessels

US forces have sunk eight Ecuadorian fishing boats in under three weeks, alleging they support Los Choneros cocaine trafficking. This marks an unusual direct US military action against civilian vessels in Ecuadorian waters, raising sovereignty concerns. The campaign's legal basis and scope remain unclear.

Proceso Digitalabout 9 hours agoUS, ECCredibility 20%View source

Score Breakdown

Mosaic Score6.6
Confidence0.5
Significance0.8
Source credibility0.2

Intelligence Tags

#drug trafficking#naval operations#Los Choneros#sovereignty#cocaine

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Ecuadorian waters

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