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ELEVATEDThe Guardian US NewsUnverifiedUnpublished
Fact-check: Real-time X searches show widespread reporting, including an official post from @Southcom confirming current Ecuadorian-U.S. joint operations against designated terrorist organizations (narco-terrorists) in Ecuador, announced March 4, 2026. Multiple credible accounts like KTLA, ABC7, and CGTN echo this, with web searches revealing coverage from WSJ, Fox News, and others consistent with the Guardian's summary.
US military launches operation in Ecuador to combat drug trafficking
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US Southern Command and Ecuadorian forces have launched joint military operations targeting drug trafficking, describing the mission as 'decisive action' against narco-terrorists. The operation was announced Tuesday but few operational details were disclosed by either side. Southern Command oversees military activities across 31 countries in South and Central America and the Caribbean.