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US Designates Ecuadorian Gangs as Terrorist Groups, Boosts Aid

9/5/2025

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The US State Department has labeled Ecuadorian groups Los Lobos and Los Choneros as foreign terrorist organizations.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the announcement in Quito, enabling sanctions and intelligence sharing with Ecuador.
The US will allocate $13.5 million for security enhancements and $6 million for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Ecuador's President Noboa endorses foreign aid to combat gang violence.

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The US State Department has labeled Ecuadorian groups Los Lobos and Los Choneros as foreign terrorist organizations.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the announcement in Quito, enabling sanctions and intelligence sharing with Ecuador.
The US will allocate $13.5 million for security enhancements and $6 million for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Ecuador's President Noboa endorses foreign aid to combat gang violence.