US, Ecuador launch joint operations targeting narco-terror groups

US and Ecuadorian forces launched joint operations Tuesday targeting suspected narco-terrorists in Ecuador, US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) said.

SOUTHCOM said it was taking "decisive action" against designated terrorist organizations, though it was not immediately clear whether there were any casualties.

"On March 3, Ecuadorian and US military forces launched operations against Designated Terrorist Organizations in Ecuador," SOUTHCOM posted on X.