WorldUS announces $45m in security funding, additional naval vessels for Ecuador
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Trump administration will seek $45m in security funding for Ecuador and launch a $10m initiative against illegal gold mining, gang recruitment and drug trafficking. The US will also provide Ecuador’s navy with a coast guard cutter and five interceptor vessels. Rubio called Ecuador the US’s “most involved and aggressive partner” in the regional anti-narcotics campaign.
AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-09 23:40Original
US announces $45m in security funding, additional naval vessels for Ecuador
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