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US seizes sixth Ecuadorian vessel ahead of Rubio visit to Quito
14ymedioLO·US · EC·1 day ago
Ecuadorian Armed Forces conducted control operations in Napo and Pastaza provinces, disabling machinery and camps used for illegal mining. This is a continuation of ongoing crackdowns on illicit mining in the Amazon region. The operation signals sustained state pressure on criminal networks, though details on arrests or scale remain unclear.
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