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U.S. Commandos Assist Ecuador in Dismantling Narco-Terrorist Hub

4/2/2026

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American commandos joined Ecuadorian troops in the Lanza Marina mission to dismantle a narco-terrorist hub linked to Los Choneros.
The operation targeted a coastal compound used for drug trafficking.
U.S. forces provided advisory support to Ecuadorian efforts against drug networks linked to Los Choneros, a Foreign Terrorist Organization.
In March, the United States and Ecuador initiated joint actions against designated terrorist organizations.

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Story summary

American commandos joined Ecuadorian troops in the Lanza Marina mission to dismantle a narco-terrorist hub linked to Los Choneros.
The operation targeted a coastal compound used for drug trafficking.
U.S. forces provided advisory support to Ecuadorian efforts against drug networks linked to Los Choneros, a Foreign Terrorist Organization.
In March, the United States and Ecuador initiated joint actions against designated terrorist organizations.