Members of the Ecuadorian Armed Forces arrive at a military airbase in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Jan. 16, 2026. The Government of Ecuador announced on Thursday a massive deployment of nearly 10,000 military personnel in the coastal provinces, as part of a new offensive phase against organized crime. (Photo by Ricardo Landeta/Xinhua)

Members of the Ecuadorian Armed Forces arrive at a military airbase in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Jan. 16, 2026. The Government of Ecuador announced on Thursday a massive deployment of nearly 10,000 military personnel in the coastal provinces, as part of a new offensive phase against organized crime. (Photo by Ricardo Landeta/Xinhua)

Members of the Ecuadorian Armed Forces arrive at a military airbase in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Jan. 16, 2026. The Government of Ecuador announced on Thursday a massive deployment of nearly 10,000 military personnel in the coastal provinces, as part of a new offensive phase against organized crime. (Photo by Ricardo Landeta/Xinhua)

Members of the Ecuadorian Armed Forces remain in formation after their arrival at a military airbase in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Jan. 16, 2026. The Government of Ecuador announced on Thursday a massive deployment of nearly 10,000 military personnel in the coastal provinces, as part of a new offensive phase against organized crime. (Photo by Ricardo Landeta/Xinhua)

Members of the Ecuadorian Armed Forces remain in formation after their arrival at a military airbase in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Jan. 16, 2026. The Government of Ecuador announced on Thursday a massive deployment of nearly 10,000 military personnel in the coastal provinces, as part of a new offensive phase against organized crime. (Photo by Ricardo Landeta/Xinhua)