Ecuador Says US Sinkings Of Vessels Were Part Of Joint Anti-Drug Probe

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Ecuador defended the U.S. interception and sinking of three Ecuadorian vessels as part of a joint anti-drug operation. The incident has caused distress among relatives of the crew members, as authorities explain the coordinated efforts to combat drug trafficking.

By Alexandra Valencia and Yury Garcia QUITO, Sept 4 (Reuters) – Ecuador defended on Friday U.S. operations that intercepted and sank three Ecuadorean vessels this week, while relatives of some crew members...