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The United States has launched joint security operations with Ecuador to combat criminal organisations described as narco-terrorists. US Southern Command confirmed that American forces are supporting Ecuadorian troops through intelligence and logistical assistance as part of a broader regional crackdown on drug cartels. The move comes amid President Donald Trump’s increasingly militarised strategy against narcotics trafficking networks across Latin America. Critics warn the approach risks expanding US military involvement overseas and blurring the line between law enforcement and warfare. Ecuador, once considered one of the region’s safest nations, has recently faced a surge in violent crime linked to organised criminal groups.#Ecuador #USMilitary #NarcoTerrorism #DrugCartels #TrumpPolicy #LatinAmerica #Geopolitics #SecurityCrisis #WarOnDrugs #BreakingNews