Archive · 5 Sep 2025
US Pledges Security Aid to Ecuador, Warns on Palestinian Recognition
The U.S. is giving Ecuador nearly $20 million to help fight drug gangs and crime, including money and drones.
Two Ecuadorian gangs were also labeled as terrorist groups.
A U.S. official mentioned that a military base in Ecuador could be considered if the country requests it.
The U.S. also cautioned other countries that recognizing Palestine could cause more problems, potentially making it harder to achieve a ceasefire.
Homicides in Ecuador have risen this year.
The two countries are close to finalizing a trade agreement.
U.S. announced nearly $20 million in security commitments to Ecuador.
The aid includes over $13 million in security funding and $6 million for drones.
The U.S. designated Los Choneros and Los Lobos as foreign terrorist organizations.
The U.S. warned other countries that recognizing Palestinian statehood could create problems.
Killings in Ecuador rose 40% in the first seven months of 2024.
- Who
- U.S. and Ecuador
- What
- U.S. announced security commitments, warned on Palestinian recognition
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Ecuador
- Why
- To combat drug cartels and in response to Palestinian state recognition.
- Aid Package
- Nearly $20 million
- Aid Breakdown
- $13M security funding, $6M drones
- Recipient
- Ecuador
- Purpose
- Combating drug cartels
- Terrorist Designations
- Los Choneros and Los Lobos
- U.S. Official
- Marco Rubio
- Ecuadorian President
- Daniel Noboa
- Palestinian State
- US warns against recognition
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US gives Ecuador nearly $20 million in new funding, drones to fight drug gangs
