Pentagon funding a naval training facility in Ecuador
Summary
The Pentagon is funding a naval training facility in Ecuador’s largest city as the United States expands security cooperation with the South American country. Two U.S. officials told The Hill that Virginia-based contractor Culmen International secured a contract to help with the effort, which is part of a broader push to combat drug cartels in the Americas.Key Facts
- The Pentagon is funding a naval training facility in Ecuador.
- The facility is planned for Ecuador’s largest city.
- The United States is deepening security cooperation with Ecuador.
- The effort is part of a broader campaign to combat drug cartels in the Americas.
- Two U.S. officials familiar with the effort spoke to The Hill.
- Virginia-based contractor Culmen International secured a contract to help with the project.
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