Today, #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan was in #Ecuador to meet with Minister of Defense, Gian Carlo Loffredo, and Chief of Defense, Gen. Henry Delgado Salvador. Discussions focused on joint efforts to combat narco-terrorists in support of the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition, as well as strengthening the U.S.-Ecuador security partnership. Ecuador stands as a steadfast and essential partner within the coalition, maintaining a deep commitment to regional security and stability. #StrengtheningPartnerships @USEmbassyEC @DefensaEc @FFAAECUADOR @DeptofWar @WHAAsstSecty @USAenEspanol

SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan met with Ecuador's Minister of Defense to discuss joint efforts against narco-terrorists. The meeting aimed to strengthen the US-Ecuador security partnership and combat regional cartel activity.