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US Designates Ecuadorian Gang Los Tiguerones as Terrorist Group
The United States officially designated the Ecuadorian gang Los Tiguerones as a terrorist organization, citing their involvement in drug trafficking and attacks on civilians.
9 Sept, 19:58 — 9 Sept, 20:47
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NYTMostly Factual39m ago
U.S. Designates Ecuador’s Los Tiguerones Gang as Terrorist Group
The sanctions that will now be imposed on Los Tiguerones are an increasingly common U.S. tactic, though they unlikely to hurt the gang financially.
By Edward Wong, Genevieve Glatsky and Annie Correal
Read full article →Fox NewsMixed1h ago
Rubio designates Ecuadorian gang linked to drug trafficking as terrorist group
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the designation during a visit to Quito, accusing Los Tiguerones of aiding cartels and attacking civilians, police and journalists.
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