This week, the U.S. military sank a third boat linked to the Ecuadorian gang Los Choneros in the Pacific Ocean. This operation is part of a broader campaign aimed at intercepting vessels involved in drug trafficking. U.S. forces confirmed that the targeted ship was serving as a supply station for illegal activities. Crew members were transferred to Ecuadorian authorities before the boat was destroyed.
The United States intensifies its fight against drug trafficking in Ecuador
This article was updated at 11:50.