WorldFishermen in Ecuador's Tuna Capital Drawn Into Deadly Cocaine Trade
In Manta, Ecuador, known as the world capital of tuna, fishermen are increasingly involved in cocaine trafficking, earning $20,000 to $40,000 per drug run compared to $300 monthly from fishing. Since August 28, U.S. forces have destroyed at least eight fishing vessels used as refueling stations for cocaine shipments. This shift exposes fishermen to a deadly drug war at sea.
HT World·3h ago·Manta