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The United States designates Ecuadorian drug cartels Los Choneros and Los Lobos as terrorist organizations.

Ecuador–United States relations — The United States designates Ecuadorian drug cartels Los Choneros and Los Lobos as terrorist organizations. U.S. secretary of state Marco Rubio also says that the U.S. will support

Published September 4, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Ecuador–United States relations.

The United States designates Ecuadorian drug cartels Los Choneros and Los Lobos as terrorist organizations. U.S. secretary of state Marco Rubio also says that the U.S. will support the Ecuadorian Navy by providing $6 million in drones and $13 million for general security in the fight against these gangs. [https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/us-designates-ecuador-gangs-terrorist-organizations-2025-09-04/ (Reuters)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2025-09-04).