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Will the U.S. build a base in Ecuador?

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The U.S. is seriously considering Ecuador's invitation to return a military base, which was closed in 2009. Ecuador's president is eager to host U.S. troops for joint operations against organized crime, and discussions are ongoing.

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Al Jazeera
9 hours ago
U.S. mulls military base in Ecuador

Ecuador's president, Daniel Novoa, is eager to bring back a U.S. military base to his country.

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Al Jazeera
9 hours ago
U.S. mulls military base in Ecuador

If Ecuador invites the U.S. to return, the U.S. will consider it very seriously as it is a request from an ally in a strategic region.

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Al Jazeera
9 hours ago
U.S. mulls military base in Ecuador

Ecuador says it will gladly station U.S. troops for joint training and operations to fight organized crime.

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