Cocaine originating in South America is being shipped through the Caribbean, utilizing Puerto Rico as a staging point before reaching the US.

The entities involved

• Puerto Rico →

  unincorporated territory of the United States of America

  • Hilton is offering beachfront resorts in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Mexico.Wed 22:50
  • Puerto Rican activist Félix Plaud was found shot dead in Guayama, following accusations of defrauding the education system.Sat 07:23
• Caribbean →

  region to the center-east of America composed of many islands / coastal regions surrounding the Caribbean Sea

  • AAA provides a cruise forecast covering major Florida ports like PortMiami and Port Canaveral, noting activity in the Caribbean.02:52
  • Charles is focusing on protecting the Caribbean region from the impacts of climate change.02:19
• Ecuador →

  sovereign state in South America

  • Jair Bolsonaro traveled via Ecuador and Argentina, establishing strong links to Donald Trump's administration.04:35
  • Bolsonaro traveled from Brazil, via Argentina, to Ecuador on October 28, 2026.03:33
• South America →

  continent located mainly in the southwestern quadrant of the Earth

  • El Niño increases flood risk in southern South America.Fri 02:01

Related events

• Cooperation on cartel figures continues despite sovereignty lines, as the US pushes for a greater role in fighting drug trafficking networks in Ecuador.Jun 7
• Promoting economic and cultural exchange across the Caribbean region and within Central America.Aug 11
• Puerto Rico and India are purchasing exports from the Dominican Republic, with DGA providing preliminary customs data.Oct 13
• The US is seeking funding to address Ecuador's security requirements.Sep 10
• Los Lobos, a major drug trafficking gang, is operating in Ecuador.Jul 29