Ecuador medals Marco Rubio as US boat strikes persist
By The BriefBrief
Ecuador awarded a medal to U.S. Senator Marco Rubio while a rights committee said 143 Ecuadorian fishermen have been affected and at least nine vessels destroyed by U.S. boat strikes. Rubio confirmed the strikes will continue.
WHO:Marco Rubio
WHAT:Rubio confirmed that U.S. boat strikes will continue as Ecuador awarded him a medal amid reported impacts on Ecuadorian fishermen.
WHEN:Reported Sep 12, 2026 at 6:14 AM ET
WHERE:Ecuador
WHY:Rubio’s confirmation and the medal were tied to reported U.S. boat strikes affecting Ecuadorian fishermen and destroying vessels.
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