How the U.S. Focus on Fentanyl Helped Fuel the Cocaine Trade’s Resurgence

Across Latin America, there has been a surge in cocaine trafficking as Washington prioritized combating fentanyl. Times ...

Did the U.S. Focus on Fentanyl Leave Latin America Awash in Cocaine?

As Washington made combating fentanyl a priority, cocaine trafficking has surged. Nowhere have the ripples been felt like in ...
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Ecuador's next president faces rampant drug violence and few resources to combat it

Ecuador's runoff vote pits Trump ally and incumbent Daniel Noboa against leftist challenger Luisa González, in an election dominated by the issue... Ecuador's next president faces rampant drug ...
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Ecuador's violence-hit coastal region focus of presidential candidates

GUAYAQUIL/QUITO (Reuters) - The two candidates battling it out to win Ecuador's presidency in this Sunday's run-off have focused their energies on the populous coastal provinces, where voters are ...
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Why Ecuador faces a surge in violence and instability in 2025

Violence in Ecuador has surged in 2025, fueled by political instability, crime, and social tensions. Experts warn that ...
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Ecuador's next president faces rampant drug violence and few resources to combat it

Once one of the most peaceful countries in the region, Ecuador has become a major transportation hub for cocaine trafficking to the U.S. and Europe. Sunday's vote is a repeat of the 2023 race between ...