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Ecuador Launches Military Offensive Against Crime with U.S. Support

3/14/2026

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Ecuador's Interior Minister John Reimberg announced a military offensive against criminal networks, with United States support and a curfew from March 15 to March 30 in Guayas, El Oro, Santo Domingo, and Los Rios.
Reimberg warned residents to comply to avoid collateral damage.
President Noboa has strengthened ties with United States and endorsed drug-trafficking measures.
United States plans to open a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) field office in Ecuador.

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Ecuador's Interior Minister John Reimberg announced a military offensive against criminal networks, with United States support and a curfew from March 15 to March 30 in Guayas, El Oro, Santo Domingo, and Los Rios.
Reimberg warned residents to comply to avoid collateral damage.
President Noboa has strengthened ties with United States and endorsed drug-trafficking measures.
United States plans to open a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) field office in Ecuador.