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Mar 03 2026

Joint Ecuadorian-U.S. Counter-Cartel Operations

On March 3, Ecuadorian and U.S. military forces launched operations against Designated Terrorist Organizations in Ecuador.
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Mar 02 2026

Gen. Donovan Meets with President Noboa in Ecuador

In Ecuador, SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan met with President Daniel Noboa and senior officials to emphasize the United States’ steadfast support to the nation’s efforts to combat narco-terrorists.
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Feb 23 2026

Lethal Kinetic Strike, Feb. 23, 2026

On Feb. 23, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations.
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Feb 18 2026

Gen. Donovan Visits Venezuela

Readout of SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan’s meeting with Venezuelan interim authorities.
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Joint Ecuadorian-U.S. Counter-Cartel Operations

Gen. Donovan Meets with President Noboa in Ecuador

Lethal Kinetic Strike, Feb. 23, 2026

Gen. Donovan Visits Venezuela

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Operation Southern Spear | March 3, 2026

Ecuadorian and U.S. Military Forces Launch Operations Against Narco-terr...

SOUTHCOM Release | March 2, 2026

Gen. Donovan Visits Ecuador

The commander of U.S. Southern Command, Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan, met with President Daniel Noboa and senior Ecuadorian defense officials on March 2 in Quito, Ecuador, to discuss security cooperation.

Operation Southern Spear | Feb. 23, 2026

Lethal Kinetic Strike, Feb. 23, 2026

On Feb. 23, at the direction of the commander of U.S. Southern Command, Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations.

Operation Southern Spear | Feb. 20, 2026

Lethal Kinetic Strike, Feb. 20, 2026

On Feb. 20, at the direction of the commander of U.S. Southern Command, Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations.

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Ecuadorian and U.S. Military Forces Launch Operations Against Narco-Terrorists

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March 3, 2026 | 0:29

On March 3, Ecuadorian and U.S. military forces launched operations against Designated Terrorist Organizations in Ecuador. The operations are a powerful example of the commitment of partners in Latin America and the Caribbean to combat the scourge of narco-terrorism.

Together, we are taking decisive action to confront narco-terrorists who have long inflicted terror, violence, and corruption on citizens throughout the hemisphere.

“We commend the men and women of the Ecuadorian armed forces for their unwavering commitment to this fight, demonstrating courage and resolve through continued actions against narco-terrorists in their country," said Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan, commander of U.S. Southern Command.