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Gobierno Le Quita 12 Mil Millones De Dolares Al Narco Y Al Crimen Organizado En Cinco Meses Segun El Ministerio De Defensa

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AI-generatedThe article reports on Ecuador's law enforcement actions against organized crime, including drug seizures and destruction of illegal mining sites. While these actions disrupt illicit economies, there is no direct commercial mechanism affecting legal commodity prices, supply chains, or company margins. The impact is primarily on public safety and criminal financing, not on legitimate markets.
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- Ecuador's authorities impacted organized crime by nearly $12 billion from Jan 1 to Jun 2, 2026.
- Armed Forces conducted around 200,000 military operations, averaging 1,300 daily.
- Seized over 23 tons of drugs.
- Destroyed 1,348 illegal mining sites.
- Confiscated 1,861 firearms and 60,893 ammunition.
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