Notorious Ecuadorian crime gang designated a terrorist group by US
Trump administration to seek extra funding from Congress to ‘dismantle’ Los Tiguerones over narcotics trafficking
TL;DR
- The US has designated Ecuador's Los Tiguerones gang as a terrorist organization.
- The gang is linked to narcotics trafficking and violent attacks on civilians, law enforcement, and journalists.
- The designation is part of the Trump administration's campaign against drug traffickers in Latin America.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the designation during a visit to Quito, meeting with Ecuadorian president Daniel Noboa.
- Rubio is seeking $45 million in additional funding from Congress to dismantle these terrorist groups.
- The US is strengthening security cooperation with right-wing leaders in Latin America, including those in Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru.