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Rubio Vows Tough Action on Foreign Crime Groups. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that Washington could "blow up" foreign criminal organisations if necessary — even working with allies to carry out strikes. Speaking in Ecuador, Rubio said the US will designate two of the country's largest gangs, Los Lobos and Los Choneros, as foreign terrorist organisations. The remarks follow a recent US military strike in the Caribbean that killed 11 alleged drug traffickers. President Donald Trump claimed they belonged to Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang, though critics say the operation may have violated international law. Rubio also announced $13.5 million in security aid and new drone technology to help Ecuador combat drug cartels. Violence there has surged, with around 70% of the world's cocaine now passing through the country on its way to the US, Europe, and Asia. Legal and immigration experts warn the terror designation could complicate asylum cases for Ecuadorians fleeing cartel violence.
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