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Ecuador Seeks US Military Aid to Combat Gang Violence

3/29/2025

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Ecuador is gearing up to tackle its escalating gang violence crisis, reaching the highest homicide rate in Latin America. President Daniel Noboa is reaching out to President Trump for US military support, which includes plans for a naval facility in Manta and partnerships with private military firms to combat the drug trafficking and corruption fueling this turmoil.

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Ecuador is gearing up to tackle its escalating gang violence crisis, reaching the highest homicide rate in Latin America. President Daniel Noboa is reaching out to President Trump for US military support, which includes plans for a naval facility in Manta and partnerships with private military firms to combat the drug trafficking and corruption fueling this turmoil.