The Ecuadorian government is getting ready for the arrival of US military personnel as part of a collaborative initiative to address violent drug cartels.

In preparation for this partnership, Ecuador has started building a military port in Manta, which will be under US military management.

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

The two countries are expected to engage in discussions regarding approaches to counter organized crime and drug trafficking in the area.

Ecuador's initiative to create a military port is viewed as an important move to strengthen 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 tackle violent drug cartels and foster regional stability.