Ecuador sinks "narco sub" as nation works with U.S. to fight organized crime

Ecuador and the U.S. began joint military operations on Tuesday, the U.S. Southern Command said on social media.

Ecuador declares Cuba’s ambassador ‘persona non grata,’ orders mission to leave the country

Ecuador has declared Cuba’s ambassador and his diplomatic staff persona non grata and given them 48 hours to leave the South American country.
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Trump in Latin America: Iran Reactions, Ecuador Joint Action, Venezuelan Transactions

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Ecuador’s president slams Colombia as a trade war between the neighbors escalates

Ecuador’s president has labeled Colombia its “worst trade partner” and defended ramping up a tariff fight over border security and cocaine flows.

Colombia to Hit Ecuador With 50% Tariffs on Hundreds of Items

Colombia’s government is planning reciprocal tariffs of 50% on imports from Ecuador, intensifying an economically-damaging spat between the ideological foes.