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September 24, 2026
Ecuador Expands Military Cooperation with U.S. and Seeks Major Non-NATO Ally Status
- Ecuador has launched joint military operations with U.S. forces, resulting in the seizure of over 46,500 pounds of narcotics since March.
- President Daniel Noboa's administration has restored extradition for transnational organized crime, successfully extraditing three nationals to the U.S. under new reforms.
- The U.S. plans to designate Ecuador as a major non-NATO ally, enhancing military cooperation and support against drug cartels.
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- The unlikely South American ally helping lead Trump's drug cartel crackdownSep 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM · Fox News
- Why Trump should designate Ecuador as a major non-NATO allySep 24, 2026 at 1:30 PM · The Hill
- Why Trump should designate Ecuador as a major non-NATO allySep 24, 2026 at 1:30 PM · The Hill