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Rubio Designates Ecuador’s Los Tiguerones Foreign Terrorist Group

9/10/2026

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio designated Ecuador's Los Tiguerones as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and Specially Designated Global Terrorist.
Rubio said Los Tiguerones links narcotrafficking and funds attacks on law enforcement, civilians and journalists.
Rubio noted the group carried out a live takeover of an Ecuadorian television station in 2024.

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio designated Ecuador's Los Tiguerones as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and Specially Designated Global Terrorist.
Rubio said Los Tiguerones links narcotrafficking and funds attacks on law enforcement, civilians and journalists.
Rubio noted the group carried out a live takeover of an Ecuadorian television station in 2024.