US-Ecuador Joint Op Sinks Los Choneros Refueling Vessel in Pacific

US and Ecuadorian forces intercepted and sank a vessel used by Los Choneros for refueling in the Pacific, disrupting a key logistics node for drug trafficking. This is the second such sinking in a week, indicating an intensified campaign against organized crime. The operation underscores growing international cooperation in maritime interdiction, though the full impact on trafficking routes remains uncertain.