21 Latin American groups designated as foreign terrorist organizations by U.S.
PBS · September 11, 2026Original source ↗
What happened
The U.S. government has designated 21 criminal groups in Latin America and the Caribbean as foreign terrorist organizations. The most recent addition to this list is a group from Ecuador, which was added on Wednesday.
Why it matters
This designation may impact U.S. foreign policy and relations with countries in the region.
How this story affects people
How does this story affect you if you are a resident of Ecuador?
The designation of a local group as a foreign terrorist organization could lead to increased scrutiny and security measures in your community. This may affect daily life, including potential disruptions in local law enforcement and public services.
How does this story affect you if you are involved in U.S.-Latin America trade?
The designation of these groups may lead to heightened regulations and restrictions on trade with affected countries. This could impact the availability and pricing of goods imported from the region.
Read a briefing based on your profile
The breakdown above is the shared version, for kinds of people. In the app, Ripple uses your job, your city, and your family, then writes that part about you.
Download on the App Store3 free Ripples in total. Read without an account. iPhone · iOS 26.0+ · United States
More stories
- InternationalRemains of Tsar Samuel Returned to Bulgaria from Greece
- InternationalSaudi Arabia and Yemeni forces plan counteroffensive against Houthis
- InternationalKing Charles III to address Britain's colonial history during Caribbean tour
- InternationalUAE cancels flights to Israel amid regional tensions