EU designates Ecuadorian gang Los Tiguerones as terrorist organization

The EU has formally designated Los Tiguerones, an Ecuadorian gang that splintered from Los Choneros, as a terrorist organization, citing its links to drug trafficking and the CJNG. This marks a significant escalation in international recognition of the gang's threat, potentially enabling asset freezes and broader sanctions. The move follows similar designations of other Latin American criminal groups and reflects growing concern over transnational organized crime's destabilizing impact.