The United States government has identified the criminal group Los Tiguronés, which attacked a television station in 2024, as a terrorist organization. This action reflects the intensification of the U.S. campaign against drug traffickers, which officials say contribute to instability in Latin America.
New Efforts for Funding
The Trump administration is planning to request additional funding from Congress to "destroy" Los Tiguronés due to its drug trafficking activities. This group has been recognized in recent years as one of the biggest security threats in the region, and U.S. officials believe that the activities of this group directly impact the political and social stability of neighboring countries.
Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, announced this news during his visit to Ecuador. In a meeting with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa, he discussed security cooperation between the two countries. This meeting is part of a three-country tour of Latin America aimed at strengthening security alliances and combating drug trafficking.
Reactions and Consequences
The attacks by Los Tiguronés on television stations and other public places have heightened security concerns in Ecuador. This group seeks to consolidate its power through violence and fear, making a decisive U.S. response to this issue significant. Many political observers believe that this action could have profound effects on the security and political situation in Ecuador and other neighboring countries.
While the Ecuadorian government seeks international cooperation to address this threat, it is expected that this issue will become one of the main topics of international negotiations in the near future.
Source: theguardian.com
