The Ecuadorian government is gearing up for the arrival of US military personnel as part of a collaborative initiative to confront violent drug cartels.

To facilitate this cooperation, Ecuador has started building a military port in Manta, which will be managed by the US military.

This initiative precedes a meeting scheduled between Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa and US officials at the White House.

The two countries are expected to discuss tactics for tackling organized crime and drug trafficking in the region.

Ecuador's decision to develop a military port is viewed as a crucial move to reinforce its relationship with the US and enhance its security capabilities.

The deployment of US military forces in the nation aims to improve Ecuador's capacity to fight violent drug cartels and promote regional stability.