Ecuador
Ronald Johnson, US ambassador to Mexico, highlighted the arrest of Ángel Esteban 'N', alias 'El Lobo Menor', in Mexico City. The suspect is linked to the murder of Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio and ties to the CJNG. Johnson stressed international cooperation against drug trafficking.
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Ecuador has begun a two-week military offensive against drug traffickers, backed by the United States, with Interior Minister John Reimberg declaring the country 'at war' and imposing curfews in coastal provinces. The operation deploys 35,000 soldiers, armored vehicles, and helicopters.
In Quito, Ecuador's Coordinator for Peace, Sovereignty, Integration and Non-Interference (CPAZ) stated that the US blockade against Cuba is a prolonged and inhumane policy contrary to international law. The statement highlights the human rights violations caused by the embargo. It was issued on November 22, 2025.
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Researchers have discovered South America's first amber deposits preserving ancient insects in an Ecuadorian quarry. The 112-million-year-old find from the Hollín Formation offers insights into a prehistoric forest on the supercontinent Gondwana. This rare glimpse reveals a diverse ecosystem from the Cretaceous period.