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US Broadens Deadly Boat-Strike Campaign by Targeting Refueling Vessels Off Ecuador
world1 month ago

US Broadens Deadly Boat-Strike Campaign by Targeting Refueling Vessels Off Ecuador

The U.S. has broadened its lethal boat-strike campaign by sinking six large fishing vessels off Ecuador in two weeks, which Washington says function as floating refueling stations for fast drug-smuggling boats; tied to the Los Choneros gang, these targets are intended to disrupt narcotics logistics, though experts warn the strikes may violate the law by targeting civilians; the broader campaign has killed more than 220 people in the year-long effort.

via The New York Times|
#boat-strikes#drug-trafficking#ecuador
Sea Strikes Across the Caribbean: U.S. Campaign Kills Hundreds of Civilians
world1 month ago

Sea Strikes Across the Caribbean: U.S. Campaign Kills Hundreds of Civilians

An Intercept investigation alleges that over the past year the U.S. has carried out about 65 strikes on presumed drug vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific, killing roughly 225 civilians (with 26 named) and prompting accusations of extrajudicial killings and possible crimes against humanity. A secret DOJ Office of Legal Counsel memo reportedly justifies the hits as lawful targets tied to narcotics revenue, a rationale critics call flimsy and overbroad. The campaign, dubbed Operation Southern Spear, has drawn questions about transparency, legal authorization, and the broader impact on communities and migrants in the region.

via The Intercept|
#boat-strikes#civilian-casualties#donroe-doctrine
world4 months ago

Caribbean boat-strike toll hits 199 as survivors remain unfound

The death toll from a months-long U.S. campaign against suspected drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific has risen to at least 199, with at least 22 survivors from initial strikes later killed or lost at sea; only a few have been rescued, drawing scrutiny over search efforts and potential violations of armed-conflict laws.

via Politico|
#armed-conflict-legality#boat-strikes#death-toll-199
US military targets drug vessels in recent strikes, resulting in multiple casualties
world9 months ago

US military targets drug vessels in recent strikes, resulting in multiple casualties

The U.S. military reported striking three alleged drug smuggling vessels in the Pacific, resulting in at least five deaths and the abandonment of others by the suspects, amid ongoing operations against narco-traffickers linked to Venezuela. The strikes have raised legal and ethical questions, especially regarding the treatment of survivors and the escalation of military actions without congressional approval.

via CBS News|
#boat-strikes#drug-smuggling#narco-trafficking
U.S. Conducts 30th Strike on Suspected Drug Vessel in Pacific
world9 months ago

U.S. Conducts 30th Strike on Suspected Drug Vessel in Pacific

The U.S. military has conducted its 30th strike against a vessel suspected of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific, resulting in at least 107 deaths since September. The strikes, justified by the Trump administration as necessary to combat drug flow into the U.S., have also included actions in Venezuela, where the U.S. claims to target drug-loading facilities. These operations have faced scrutiny and controversy, especially regarding the use of force and the release of strike footage.

via PBS|
#boat-strikes#drug-trafficking#trump-administration
US military kills 8 in strikes on three boats in eastern Pacific
world9 months ago

US military kills 8 in strikes on three boats in eastern Pacific

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.

via AP News|
#boat-strikes#congress-scrutiny#drug-smuggling
"Tragic Fate of Rare North Atlantic Right Whale Calf"
environment2 years ago

"Tragic Fate of Rare North Atlantic Right Whale Calf"

A rare North Atlantic right whale calf off the coast of South Carolina is expected to die from serious injuries likely caused by a boat propeller, highlighting the ongoing threat of vessel strikes and entanglements in fishing gear to the critically endangered species. Efforts to reduce boat speed limits near the whales' habitat have been unsuccessful, with fewer than 360 of the whales remaining. Conservation groups have urged the federal government to tighten vessel speed rules to protect the whales, emphasizing the preventable nature of these threats. Biologists stress the critical role of North Atlantic right whales in the marine ecosystem, as they help promote the growth of phytoplankton, which forms the foundation of the marine food web.

via The New York Times|
#boat-strikes#conservation#environment
"Endangered Florida Manatees: A Struggle for Survival"
environment2 years ago

"Endangered Florida Manatees: A Struggle for Survival"

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is reviewing the status of the West Indian manatee, including populations in Florida and Puerto Rico, after a recent manatee die-off and petitions from environmental organizations. Despite being reclassified as "threatened" in 2017, manatees still face challenges such as boat strikes, habitat loss, and cold stress. Water quality issues, including algal blooms, remain a top concern, as they can cut off the manatees' food supply. Conservation efforts, including rescuing orphaned calves and rehabilitating them for release, are ongoing to help protect and preserve the manatee population.

via USA TODAY|
#boat-strikes#conservation#endangered-species-act