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Ecuador court sentences former president Abdalá Bucaram over pandemic procurement scheme
The nine-year sentence revives scrutiny of emergency medical purchasing while leaving the former leader a route to appeal and possible house arrest.
US military kills three in a new Caribbean boat strike
The latest lethal operation came as Marco Rubio promoted more cooperation with Latin American governments while preserving Washington’s claimed authority to strike vessels.
United States seeks $45 million in new security funding for Ecuador
Washington also plans an illegal-mining initiative and six vessel transfers as its maritime counternarcotics partnership with Quito expands.
United States designates Ecuador’s Los Tiguerones gang a terrorist organisation
Washington is coupling the designation with deeper security cooperation and a proposed $45 million funding request for operations against Ecuadorian gangs.
Rubio and Colombia sign minerals and nuclear accords as US expands regional push
The Barranquilla agreements open a three-country diplomatic tour focused on trade, security and competition for influence across Latin America.
Bolivia orders investigation after deadly explosions at Viacha military base
The cause of a second blast remained unresolved as authorities prioritised casualties and safe access to nearby homes.