UPDATE 1-Ecuador says US sinkings of vessels were part of joint anti-drug probe

(Adds interview with relative, TV, color throughout) By Alexandra Valencia and Yury Garcia QUITO, Sept 4 (Reuters) – Ecuador defended on Friday U.S. operations that intercepted and sank three

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