Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa rejected allegations that his government is bombing targets inside Colombia, stating all military strikes occur within Ecuadorian territory. According to Los Angeles Times, Noboa said on X that his government "is fighting narco terrorism in all its forms" and targeting hideouts of groups with many Colombian members.
Key Takeaways
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa denied allegations that his country is bombing targets inside Colombia, stating all strikes occur within Ecuadorian territory. Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused Ecuador of bombing Colombian soil, citing a discovered bomb and 27 charred bodies near the border.
- Ecuador denies bombing Colombian territory, claims operations are within its borders
- Colombia accuses Ecuador of bombing its side of the border, finds unexploded device
- Tensions escalate as both countries impose reciprocal tariffs on imports
- U.S. involved in joint military operations with Ecuador against drug traffickers
Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused Ecuador of bombing targets on Colombia's side of the border during a televised Cabinet meeting, as reported by Al Jazeera. Petro claimed that a bomb was found by Colombian officials near the southern border and suggested it was dropped from an aeroplane. He also mentioned discovering 27 charred bodies in the area.
The dispute comes amid escalating tensions between the two neighboring nations, which were once close commercial and security partners. In January, Noboa imposed a 30% tariff on Colombian imports, later raising it to 50%, according to AP News. He claimed Colombia has not done enough to stop drug traffickers and rebel groups from crossing into Ecuador.
The Colombian government responded by imposing its own duties on Ecuadorean goods. Both nations are currently engaged in a trade war, with each implementing reciprocal tariffs. The situation is further complicated by joint U.S.-Ecuadorian military operations against drug traffickers near the border, as reported by multiple sources.
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