# Ecuador Seeks US Help Fighting $30 Billion Cocaine Trade

https://mins.news/en/video/69087

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-09-22 14:14 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aBHHtabC8M

> President Daniel Noboa says Ecuador asks the US every day for more help against a cocaine trade he estimates is worth $30 billion annually. He says about 1,200 tons move through Ecuador each year, with roughly 80% headed to the US and Europe, while Ecuador will remain in charge of operations.

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