### [2026-09-7](/feed/2026/09/7/index.md)

##### Ecuadorian conflict
# The United States Southern Command says that they have sunk a vessel allegedly belonging to the Los Choneros. 




### Sources:

1. [AP](https://apnews.com/article/ecuador-us-boat-drug-trafficking-sinking-pacific-fishermen-551b40890fe249597d0236087fed019a)

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