โHandcuffed and blindfoldedโ: Is the US targeting Ecuadorian fishermen?
A growing number of fishermen say their boats have been struck by US forces as Trump expands his anti-drug campaign.
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A growing number of fishermen say their boats have been struck by US forces as Trump expands his anti-drug campaign.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended controversial strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats during a visit to Ecuador on Wednesday, arguing Latin American cartels would โeat these countries aliveโ if left unchecked. Hailing a new generation of conservative leaders emerging across the region who are allied with President Donald Trump, Rubio said Washington was finding partners willing to be โvery aggressiveโ against criminal groups. Since Trump returned to power, the United States has...
Secretary of State Rubio has hailed Ecuador as the US's 'most involved and aggressive partner' in the anti-drug fight.
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