Ecuador's Security Dilemma: Rubio's $45 Million Ask Raises Questions The recent announcement by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Washington will seek $45 million in additional security funding for Ecuador, along with military equipment to combat drug trafficking, has sparked controversy.
On its surface, the proposal appears straightforward – but upon closer examination, a complex web of issues emerges.
Rubio's visit to Quito is part of a swing through three Latin American countries closely aligned with the US.