An Ecuadorian fishing crew aboard the 'Don Maca' was attacked by two American drones while working in the Pacific Ocean on March 26, resulting in injuries and their detention. This incident highlights the escalating US military operations against drug trafficking in the region.
U.S. special forces have joined Ecuadorian troops in a joint operation aimed at dismantling a drug trafficking network along the Ecuadorian coast. The operation, named (Lanza Marina), targets a launch site for speedboats linked to the Los Choneros organization.
On March 25, 1997, the waters of the Pacific off the coast of Ecuador witnessed an extraordinary event with the discovery of a legendary treasure, rekindling stories of pirates and lost riches. This find sparked widespread interest in the region's pirate history.