Sinking Without Evidence: The Troubling Truth Behind Ecuador's US Backed Anti Narcotics Efforts The sinking of three Ecuadorian vessels by US forces in a joint anti drug operation has raised concerns about the use of lethal force and handling of evidence.
The Ecuadorian government defends the action as part of international cooperation to combat organized crime, but relatives of detained crew members claim that US forces acted without sufficient evidence.
The allegations are not isolated. Human rights groups have long criticized the use of lethal force in US led operations, citing a lack of transparency.