Trump escalates military strikes on alleged drug traffickers in the Pacific
TL;DR
The Trump administration has expanded its use of lethal force against alleged drug traffickers in Latin America, targeting groups like Tren de Aragua and accusing Venezuelan leaders of cartel ties, which has heightened regional tensions and drawn criticism from Latin American leaders.
- Trump expands his lethal attacks on alleged drug traffickers Politico
- He survived a US military boat strike. Despite a drug record, his family says he’s a fisherman caught in Trump’s war at sea CNN
- Live updates: US strikes 2 more alleged drug-carrying boats, this time in the Pacific Ocean AP News
- U.S. Strikes 2nd Boat in Pacific as Antidrug Operation Expands The New York Times
- Hegseth announces second lethal strike on alleged drug-smuggling boats in the eastern Pacific NBC News
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