It sounds like the Ecuadorian government, or a select set of decision-makers, are getting money or some other direct tangible benefits, and in return, all that’s asked of them is to send back pictures of some blown up infrastructure.

Sounds plausible, but The Washington Post has very little credibility left at this point.

I’d place it two rungs above the Daily Mail.

I’m open to believing this story, but I will wait for independent confirmation from additional sources.