The Bush Administration's budget presentation for 2003 reads, "In FY 2003, Foreign Military Financing (FMF) will help Ecuador prepare for potential spillover of violence and narcotrafficking in southern Colombia. The FMF funding will purchase spare parts and repair of C-130 aircraft previously provided under EDA grant 10 years ago. Operational aircraft will provide strategic lift for field units, assist in disaster response, and allow for provision of humanitarian relief. As available, funding could be used for repair of radar and conversion of missile boats to coastal patrol boats." [1]

The same document goes on to describe the Regional Security portion of FMF used for Ecuador: "In Ecuador, the focus will be on training and modernizing the forces tasked to patrol and defend the northern border region." [1]

Sources:

¹ United States, Department of State, FY 2003 Congressional Budget Justification for Foreign Operations (Washington, DC: April 15, 2002) <http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/9476.pdf>.