FBI opens first Ecuador office in fight against drug trafficking
Published on March 11, 2026.
The United States has opened its first Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) office in Ecuador, aiming to combat the trafficking of drugs and weapons, money laundering, and terrorism. The office will be partnered with Ecuador's Interior Minister, who has made a significant military crackdown on organized crime.
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