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US Southern Command says it launched military operations in Ecuador aimed at ‘narco-terrorists’
By Nicholas Slayton ·
Task & Purpose
· Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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A joint effort is underway in Ecuador to target certain groups. These groups have been designated as terrorist organizations. The operation involves forces from Ecuador and the US. Details of the miss
A joint effort is underway in Ecuador to target certain groups. These groups have been designated as terrorist organizations. The operation involves forces from Ecuador and the US.
Details of the mission are limited, but it is known that the goal is to confront these groups. This is the first operation of its kind since US troops returned to a base in Ecuador. Further information on the operation can be found through US Southern Command announcements.
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Our analysis The joint operation between Ecuadorian and US forces against "narco-terrorist" groups in Ecuador marks a significant development in the region's counter-narcotics efforts. This operation is notable for being the first ground operation in South America since the raid to capture Venezuela's president, Nicolas Maduro. The fact that US troops have returned to a former base in Ecuador this winter suggests a renewed commitment to addressing the scourge of narco-terrorism in the hemisphere. The operation's focus on Designated Terrorist Organizations, such as Los Lobos and Los Choneros, which have been responsible for extensive violence in Ecuador, highlights the complexity of the threat and the need for coordinated action. For US veterans and military families, this operation may have implications for future deployments and missions in the region, as well as potential impacts on regional stability and security. As the operation unfolds, it will be important to monitor its progress and any potential implications for US military policy in Latin America.
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