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U.S. Labels Ecuadorian Gang as Terrorist | Charleston News
The U.S. has officially labeled the Ecuadorian gang Chone Killers as a foreign terrorist organization, unlocking sanctions and legal tools to dismantle their operations. This move builds on prior designations of their faction Los Choneros and fits into a broader crackdown on “narco terrorists” destabilizing the region. Accused of assassinations and attacks on civilians and officials, the group allegedly funnels drugs to Mexican cartels, fueling illegal activity. With recent arrests of Venezuelan gang members and a surge in dismantled gangs since the current administration took office, the…
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