Quito, March 16, 2026 (AFP) - First day of Ecuador anti-drug operations nets over 250 arrests

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2026-03-16

The first day of Ecuador's concentrated operations against drug traffickers ended with more than 250 arrests, the Interior Ministry reported Monday, mostly for violating curfews imposed in certain provinces. The operations are being executed with US support in areas of the South American country worst affected by drug-related violence. The nightly curfews -- which go from 11 pm to 5 am local time (0400GMT to 1000GMT) -- have been imposed in the c......

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