US launches operations in Ecuador?

[AverageOldGuy]

Source: https://www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2026/03/us-military-launching-operations-in-ecuador

On March 3, Ecuadorian and U.S. military forces launched operations against Designated Terrorist Organizations in Ecuador. The operations are a powerful example of the commitment of partners in Latin America and the Caribbean to combat the scourge of narco-terrorism.

Together, we are taking decisive action to confront narco-terrorists who have long inflicted terror, violence, and corruption on citizens throughout the hemisphere.

“We commend the men and women of the Ecuadorian armed forces for their unwavering commitment to this fight, demonstrating courage and resolve through continued actions against narco-terrorists in their country.” - #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan.

Read more: https://www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2026/03/us-military-launching-operations-in-ecuador

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As of 11:48 PM EST March 3, I find nothing about this on any of the news media -- only mention is on the blog cited above.

[Bread and Circuses]

1. Cuba is able to sleep tonight .....I thought Rubio would pivot to Cuba

..I thought Rubio would pivot to Cuba Because he’s been face-planting for the past 3 days.

[AverageOldGuy]

2. CNN now carrying same story

11:52 PM March 3, CNN

https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/03/politics/us-military-ecuador-drug-traffickinghttps://www.cnn.com/2026/03/03/politics/us-military-ecuador-drug-trafficking
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The US military began conducting operations with Ecuador targeting “designated terrorist organizations” in the Latin American country, the Pentagon announced Tuesday, marking a new front in the Trump administration’s efforts to curtail drug trafficking.

US Southern Command said in a statement that the actions represent “a powerful example of the commitment of partners in Latin America and the Caribbean to combat the scourge of narco-terrorism” and emphasized that both countries are taking “decisive action” against groups that it claims have sown violence and corruption across the hemisphere.

(more at the link)

[Skittles]

6. that link not working

[highplainsdem]

3. The Guardian has the story, from.Reuters:

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/04/us-military-action-operation-ecuador

US military launches operation in Ecuador to combat drug trafficking
US Southern Command said joint mission with Ecuadorian forces involves ‘decisive action’ against narco-terrorists

Reuters
Tue 3 Mar 2026 23.06 EST


US and Ecuadorean forces launched joint operations to combat drug trafficking, the US Southern Command said on Tuesday, but neither side gave more details.

Southern Command, which encompasses 31 countries through South and Central America and the Caribbean, said in a statement on X that the “decisive action” was aimed at combating illicit drug trafficking.

The Ecuador defense ministry said details of the offensive operations were classified.

The announcement of the military action was made after Ecuador’s president, Daniel Noboa, said on Monday that his government would conduct joint operations with the US and other allies in March, framing the effort as “a new phase against narco-terrorism and illegal mining”.

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[Cheezoholic]

4. "Illegal Mining"? He means mining that doesn't directly enrich him or the fatAss family. JFC, Im out of xanex n/t

[Skittles]

5. OK what is the REAL reason

WE KNOW IT AIN'T DRUGS