Claim: The Washington Post reported that the CIA conducted a covert operation involving drone strikes on Ecuadorian fishing boats, resulting in missing crew members presumed dead.
Verdict: Correct (95% confidence)
Explanation: According to The Washington Post, the CIA conducted a covert operation involving drone strikes on Ecuadorian fishing boats, resulting in missing crew members presumed dead. The Telegraph also supports this, reporting that eight crew members are missing and presumed dead following the strikes. The New York Times corroborates the outcome, noting that one fishing boat has been lost at sea since January with eight people still missing. These sources confirm the core elements of the claim, including ...