Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, has designated Los Tiguerones, an Ecuadorian group, as a foreign terrorist organization. This move is part of efforts to combat illicit trafficking. Rubio praised the Government of Ecuador as a key partner in these efforts.

The designation of Los Tiguerones is one of several similar measures taken against criminal bands and organizations in Central and South America. Other Ecuadorian groups, such as Los Choneros, have also been targeted.

Further details on the designation and the cooperation between the US and Ecuador are available from the source, including statements made by Rubio alongside the Ecuadorian chancellor, Roberto Kury.