Rubio in Ecuador Bolsters US Anti-Drug Alliance with Noboa

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Ecuador to reinforce security cooperation with President Daniel Noboa, a Trump-aligned leader, amid ongoing joint maritime counter-narcotics operations. The visit signals continued US commitment to regional anti-drug efforts under a Trump-aligned administration, though specific new commitments remain undisclosed. This strengthens US-Ecuador ties in a key transit zone for narcotics.