US redeploys MQ-9 Reapers from Africa to Ecuador, Colombia for counter-narcotics

The US has transferred MQ-9 Reaper drones from Africa to Ecuador and Colombia, signaling a shift in military assets toward counter-narcotics operations in Latin America. This is a notable force posture change, though the scale and duration of the deployment remain unclear. The move underscores US security cooperation with regional partners amid evolving drug trafficking threats.