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Ecuador’s Role in Latin America Explained

Ecuador uses the US dollar, ships shrimp and bananas worldwide and fights gangs at home. This guide explains where it fits in Latin America.

  • Ecuador uses US dollar as currency, affecting monetary policy
  • Remittances amounted to US$7.73 billion in 2025, up 18% from 2024
  • Pacific ports become key exit route for drug-trafficking gangs

Trump says return to war with Iran ‘highly unlikely’ if negotiations produce progress

“It depends on whether or not they sign a very strong agreement,” Trump told CNN. “The answer is highly unlikely [that] it’s going to be necessary… I would if necessary, but we hit them really hard.”

  • US President Trump unlikely to resume war with Iran if negotiations progress.
  • Iran must sign a very strong agreement for US to resume hostilities.
  • US carrier strike group positioned in region with targets identified.

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