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The Biden administration plans to increase assistance to Ecuador amid growing concerns over the deteriorating security situation in the country, ranging from equipment to deploying personnel, according to a senior administration official.

Ecuadors Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld admitted that his country sold useless Russian-built weaponry to the United States in exchange for operational arms to wage the South American countrys war against drug trafficking gangs. The measure was adopted despite Moscows advice against it, it was explained.

Ecuador is set to exchange Russian military equipment with the United States for new American gear, aiming to enhance its internal security capabilities amid increasing organized crime and internal conflict.

The Biden administration plans to increase assistance to Ecuador amid growing concerns over the deteriorating security situation in the country, ranging from equipment to deploying personnel, according to a senior administration official.

Carlos Arturo Landazuri Cortes, a "high-value target," was captured after months of intelligence work, Ecuador's police chief said.

Carlos Arturo Landazuri Cortes, a "high-value target," was captured after months of intelligence work, Ecuador's police chief said.

Quito, Jan 24 (Prensa Latina) The head of the U.S. Southern Command General Laura Richardson met on Wednesday with Ecuador’s Defense Minister Giancarlo Loffredo to "strengthen cooperation" amid doubts about bilateral rapprochement.

Ecuador on Monday announced the arrest of a wanted cocaine trafficker from neighboring Colombia, as President Daniel Noboa said his governments crackdown on gang violence was starting to bear fruit.

Ecuador on Monday announced the arrest of a wanted cocaine trafficker from neighboring Colombia, as President Daniel Noboa said his government's crackdown on gang violence was starting to bear fruit.Ecuador and the United States announced after a meeting in Quito Monday they would cooperate in the war against drug trafficking.

In Ecuador, where violence is prevalent, the police arrested 68 gang members on Sunday for attempting to seize control of a hospital in the southwest.