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Ecuador arrests 30+ tied to CJNG cartel in US-backed operation

Ecuadorian authorities, with US support, arrested over 30 nationals allegedly linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), marking a notable expansion of Mexican cartel influence in South America. The arrests signal heightened transnational crime enforcement but leave operational details and cartel network scope unconfirmed.

Anadolu Agency EN2 days agoEC, MX, USengCredibility 53%View source

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Model confidence0.5
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Source credibility0.5

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#cartel#criminal-network#law-enforcement#transnational-crime#us-support

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