Military destroys illegal mining machinery during operation in Ecuador
Published date: Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:38:40 +0700This is the dramatic moment the military destroyed illegal mining machinery during an operation in Ecuador.
Footage shows the controlled explosion of equipment used in unauthorised activities in the Calaguro sector, Santa Rosa canton.
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Santa Rosa Canton, Ecuador |
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19/03/2026 |
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ViralPress |
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VRP176936 |
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Duration: 00:44 |
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Rating: News safe |
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