NYT: U.S. strike hit dairy farm mistaken for drug lab

The New York Times found that a U.S.-backed strike destroyed a dairy farm in San Martin, Ecuador after it was mistaken for a drug-trafficking training camp. Intelligence and targeting failures led to the wrong site being hit and civilian property destroyed. The mistake highlights weak oversight of U.S. covert and partner operations in Latin America. It matters because the incident risks diplomatic fallout, undermines counterdrug credibility, and raises questions about accountability.