Ecuador defends US sinkings as joint anti-drug probe
By The BriefBrief
Ecuador defended U.S. operations that intercepted and sank three Ecuadorian vessels this week, saying they were part of a joint anti-drug probe. Relatives of some crew members said the men were fishermen and accused Washington of acting without evidence.
WHO:Ecuador
WHAT:Ecuador defended U.S. interception and sinking of three Ecuadorian vessels as part of a joint anti-drug probe, while relatives of crew members disputed the account.
WHEN:Sep 4, 2026
WHERE:Ecuador
WHY:Ecuador was responding to U.S. operations that intercepted and sank three Ecuadorian vessels, which Ecuador said were tied to a joint anti-drug probe.
