US military kills 8 in strikes on three boats in eastern Pacific
TL;DR
The US military conducted strikes on three boats in the eastern Pacific accused of drug smuggling, killing eight people, amid increasing congressional scrutiny over the campaign, which has resulted in at least 95 deaths since September. The strikes are part of a broader effort to combat drug trafficking and pressure Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, with upcoming congressional briefings expected to address the campaign's implications.
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