Ecuador Rejects US Military Bases, Gang Leader Captured

Ecuadorians reject US military bases, frustrating US expansion plans in the Eastern Pacific. President Noboas push for foreign bases to combat crime and violence fails, as voters reject constitutional changes. Ecuadors drug-trafficking hotspot status and President Noboas military crackdown on gangs are highlighted. The capture of Los Lobos leader, Wilmer Pipo Chavarria, in a joint operation with Spanish police, further emphasizes the issue. The USs largest military deployment to the Caribbean and potential strikes in Venezuela add to the geopolitical tension. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.