The Ecuadorian military on Tuesday repelled an incursion into Ecuadorian territory by one of Colombia’s illegal armed groups.
Ecuador’s joint command released a statement on Wednesday regarding the incident, which stated that the armed group fled their camp after detecting
Such incursions are not uncommon, and recently the Ecuadorian and Colombian governments signed an agreement to enhance cooperation to more effectively combat crime along the border between the two countries.
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