Ecuador · Security
Key Facts
—The raid Around August 14, 2026, the Ecuadorian Army destroyed nine excavators used for illegal gold mining in the Amazon provinces of Napo and Morona Santiago.
—The map Seven machines fell in Sindy, near Puerto Napo, and one in Latas, both in Tena canton, Napo; a ninth was wrecked in 16 de Octubre parish, Palora, Morona Santiago.
—The haul Troops also destroyed a river dredge, a suction pump and three mining camps, along with stores of fuel.










