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WorldUS strikes on Ecuadorian fishing boats raise humanitarian concerns, but Trump administration stands firm

US forces blew up an Ecuadorian fishing boat in international waters near Ecuador, leaving crews adrift and prompting humanitarian concerns. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US remained willing to “blow up ships if need be”, while President Daniel Noboa openly backed the operations as joint actions against alleged drug trafficking.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-26 16:00Original

US strikes on Ecuadorian fishing boats raise humanitarian concerns, but Trump administration stands firm
US strikes on Ecuadorian fishing boats raise humanitarian concerns, but Trump administration stands firmWorld