US and Ecuador sign agreement
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — The United States and Ecuador have signed a bilateral agreement meant to disrupt transnational criminal networks. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the deal Thursday during her visit to Ecuador. The agreement allows both countries to exchange information on suspected criminals and risk assessments of cargo and travelers. Noem emphasized these efforts as crucial for improving security and ensuring lawful migration. This plan is part of the Trump administration’s strategy to crack down immigration and transnational crime. On Wednesday, Noem signed a similar agreement with Chile during her latest tour of Latin America.