OFAC imposed blocking sanctions on eight individuals (Ecuador), seven entities (Ecuador) and 10 vessles (flagged in Ecuador) under its narcotics trafficking sanctions program for operating a maritime cocaine-smuggling network that exploits Ecuador's fishing industry to move cocaine from South America through the Eastern Pacific to Mexico for onward U.S. distribution. The network is led by the Mero family operating through Arcasdenoe, S.A. to refuel and resupply cocaine-laden go-fast vessels; certain designations also target material support to Los Choneros and Los Lobos, two Ecuadorian FTOs/SDGTs with ties to the Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG.