Ecuadorian authorities arrest 24 individuals, including two Mexican nationals linked to CJNG

Ecuadorian security forces conducted two operations resulting in 24 arrests, with two Mexican nationals identified as having ties to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The extent of the cartel's operational footprint in Ecuador remains under investigation, though the arrests highlight the ongoing transnational reach of Mexican criminal organizations in South American logistics hubs.