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U.S. Military Sinks Boats Said to Aid Drug Smuggling Near Ecuador

U.S. Military Sinks Boats Said to Aid Drug Smuggling Near Ecuador
NYT World Sunday 06 September 2026, 01:25 UTC By John Ismay 1 min read
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Fishermen made their way to the ocean in Malta, Ecuador, in June.

Fishermen made their way to the ocean in Malta, Ecuador, in June.
U.S. (LOCATION) Aid Drug Smuggling Near Ecuador Fishermen (ORG) Malta (LOCATION) Ecuador (LOCATION)
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