Ecuador/U.S.: New evidence of possible U.S. involvement in attack on Fiorella vessel reaffirms the need for an urgent investigation

21 August 2026

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In light of new revelations regarding the alleged involvement of the United States in attacks on Ecuadorian vessels, including the Fiorella vessel—eight of whose crew members remain missing—Ana Piquer, Americas Director at Amnesty International, said:

“The U.S. role in this attack is becoming increasingly difficult to deny. U.S. authorities must conduct an impartial investigation into the incident and, if there is sufficient and admissible evidence, establish criminal liability in the case. We must not forget that eight families have been waiting nearly seven months to find out what happened to their loved ones.”

The U.S. role in this attack is becoming increasingly difficult to deny. U.S. authorities must conduct an impartial investigation into the incident and, if there is sufficient and admissible evidence, establish criminal liability in the case.”