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Fact-check: Multiple recent X posts from March 4, 2026, share and discuss the US Southern Command's announcement of joint military operations with Ecuador against drug trafficking networks, linking to articles from The Guardian, Al Jazeera, and others. Web searches confirm coverage by WSJ, Fox News, and SOF News, consistent with the claims and situation context. No contradictions found.
US military launches operation in Ecuador to combat drug trafficking
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US Southern Command announced joint military operations with Ecuadorian forces targeting drug trafficking networks, describing the mission as 'decisive action' against narco-terrorists. The operation involves forces from both countries but specific operational details have not been disclosed. Southern Command oversees military engagement across 31 nations in South and Central America and the Caribbean.