# Rubio to seek $45 million in additional security funding for Ecuador

https://mins.news/en/item/52111

- France 24, 2026-09-09 22:58 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260909-rubio-to-seek-45-million-in-additional-security-funding-for-ecuador

> US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington would seek an additional $45 million in security funding for Ecuador and provide military equipment as the countries deepen cooperation against drug trafficking. During a visit to Quito, he also announced new sanctions and a terrorist designation.

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