Ecuador Army Raids Illegal Mining Camps, Seizes 18,000 Sacks in El Oro

Ecuadorian Army conducted a military operation against illegal mining in El Oro province, seizing over 18,000 sacks of gold-bearing material across four camps, with an estimated impact of $3.6 million on the Los Lobos criminal group. The operation targets a key revenue source for organized crime, but the long-term effect on illegal mining activity remains uncertain.