Rubio Strengthens U.S.-Ecuador Drug Ties | Tulsa News

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio just returned from Ecuador, where he earned the country’s second-highest honor while locking in a tougher alliance against drugs and illegal immigration — echoing Trump-era policies. With Colombia and Peru as top cocaine producers, Ecuador’s drug violence has surged since 2021, but under President Noboa, it’s become a key U.S. partner in the fight. Recent operations show results: U.S. forces sank a suspected cartel-linked vessel — the sixth in two weeks — with a new twist: suspects are now handed over to Ecuadorian authorities, signaling a more coordinated, less violent approach. Rubio’s tour continues to Peru, reinforcing U.S. push for security and economic ties across Latin America. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2f8950b04c53cb8b