Event Brief
Rubio designates Ecuador gang Los Tiguerones terrorist group
By The BriefBrief · Sources (13)
Filed: Sep 09, 2026 at 4:27 PM ET
Summary: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced during a visit to Quito that Los Tiguerones, an Ecuadorian gang linked to drug trafficking, has been designated a terrorist group. Rubio said the group aids cartels and has attacked civilians, police, and journalists.
WHO: Marco Rubio
WHAT: Designated the Ecuadorian gang Los Tiguerones as a terrorist group
WHEN: Sep 09, 2026
WHERE: Quito, Ecuador
WHY: Rubio made the designation based on claims that Los Tiguerones aids cartels and attacks civilians, police, and journalists.
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