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

Last edited Wed Mar 4, 2026, 03:30 AM - Edit history (1)

11:52 PM March 3, CNN

https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/03/politics/us-military-ecuador-drug-trafficking
(Edited to fix the link. 1:30 AM, March 4.)

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

[aggiesal]

7. Mierda47 is scouting for a location ...

where he can build his hacienda, in a country with an outdated extradition treaty, after he leaves office.
Not realizing that the country is littered with brown people, he.soon takes over the country and then tries to deport all brown & black people.

[Blue Dotty]

8. "Narco-Terrorism"

Trump speak for smashing any opposition, and claiming your natural resources, one way or another.

[douglas9]

9. US & Ecuador Carry Out Joint Military Operations Targeting Cartel Groups & Gangs

The United States and Ecuador conducted joint military operations against "designated terrorist organizations in Ecuador," U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced on Tuesday.

This is the first time, officially, that the U.S. military has engaged in a land combat operation against South American drug cartels and gangs since the 1980s.

Recently, the U.S. military had only carried out airstrikes targeting smuggling boats in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean killing a total of 152 alleged traffickers.

"In March, we will conduct joint operations with our regional allies, including the United States," President Noboa wrote on X.

On Monday, Noboa held talks in Quito with US Southern Command chief Francis Donovan and Mark Schafer, head of US Special Operations in Central and South America and the Caribbean.

During the meeting, they discussed plans for information sharing and operational coordination at airports and seaports, Noboa's office said in a statement.

https://www.borderlandbeat.com/2026/03/us-ecuador-carry-out-joint-military.html