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A growing number of Ecuadorian fishermen say their boats have been struck by US forces as part of the Trump administration's expanding anti-drug campaign in Latin American waters, with some describing being 'handcuffed and blindfolded' during encounters with US personnel. The reports raise questions about the scope and oversight of US military operations targeting alleged drug trafficking at sea. The allegations add to scrutiny of the campaign, which has drawn criticism from human rights advocates and regional governments concerned about the treatment of civilians caught up in counter-narcotics operations.