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The U.S. military conducted another strike on a vessel accused of drug trafficking in the Caribbean, killing three people, part of a broader campaign that has killed at least 181 since September. Washington has provided little public evidence that the targeted vessels carried drugs, drawing criticism over the legality and scope of the strikes amid the ongoing effort against narco-trafficking in the region.
The U.S. military says it struck a boat suspected of drug trafficking in the Caribbean, killing three people, as part of a broader campaign against alleged narcotraffickers. The operation comes amid ongoing rhetoric of narcoterrorism, but critics question the legality and note the military has not provided public evidence the vessels carried drugs.
The U.S. military says it struck a Caribbean boat suspected of drug trafficking, killing four people, as Washington expands its crackdown on smugglers in Latin America. The Pentagon offered no evidence the vessel carried drugs, and critics question the legality and effectiveness of such strikes, which have resulted in at least 163 fatalities since September.
The U.S. Southern Command says a strike in the Caribbean killed three people and destroyed a boat linked to drug trafficking, the first known Caribbean attack since November and part of a five-month campaign that has killed 133, prompting legal experts to question whether such lethal force is lawful or constitutes extrajudicial killings.
Adm. Mitch Bradley indicated to lawmakers that it is possible to release edited portions of a video showing a military boat strike that killed two survivors, despite previous claims that full unedited videos could compromise sensitive information. The discussion highlights ongoing debates over transparency and national security concerns regarding the release of military footage. Democrats argue that there is no legitimate reason to withhold the video, while officials emphasize the need to protect sources and methods.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended a controversial second strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean, claiming he did not see survivors and citing the 'fog of war,' amid calls for investigation into potential war crimes and extrajudicial killings.
The US has been conducting nearly weekly strikes on vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific, claiming they carry drugs into the US, though evidence has not been publicly confirmed; these actions are part of a broader strategy against narco-terrorists, notably targeting the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, raising legal and diplomatic concerns.
The US military is conducting strikes against alleged drug trafficking boats in the Pacific and Caribbean using drones, gunships, and fighter jets, with recent operations involving MQ-9 Reapers, AC-130J gunships, and F-35 fighters, primarily targeting vessels linked to drug cartels, and deploying additional naval assets like the Ford Carrier Strike Group to support these efforts.
The Trump administration claims that its drone strikes against suspected drug smuggling boats in the Caribbean do not fall under the War Powers Resolution, as they are conducted remotely and do not constitute 'hostilities,' allowing the president to continue these operations without congressional approval beyond 60 days.
The Pentagon has shifted its focus to striking suspected drug traffickers in the eastern Pacific due to stronger evidence linking these routes to US cocaine markets, raising questions about the legality and effectiveness of the campaign, which lacks clear metrics and targets fentanyl, despite claims it primarily targets cocaine.
The U.S. conducted a night-time strike on a vessel in the Caribbean Sea allegedly involved in drug trafficking, killing six members of the Tren de Aragua gang, with the operation part of a broader campaign against drug smuggling linked to terrorism, supported by President Trump.
The U.S. conducted its 10th military strike targeting vessels suspected of drug trafficking, killing six people, with operations expanding into the Pacific and Caribbean, amid international and congressional concerns about legality and effectiveness.
The U.S. is repatriating two alleged drug traffickers to Colombia and Ecuador after military strikes on their vessel in the Caribbean, with the Trump administration justifying the operations as part of an armed conflict with Latin American drug cartels linked to Venezuelan President Maduro.
The US conducted its sixth military attack in the Caribbean Sea targeting suspected drug smugglers, resulting in at least two survivors who are now in US custody. The operation is part of a broader effort by President Trump to pressure Venezuela's government amid escalating military activities and threats, including the deployment of bombers and thousands of troops to Latin America. The incident raises legal and geopolitical concerns, with Venezuela condemning the strikes as aggressive.
Admiral Alvin Holsey, who oversaw U.S. military operations in Latin America including strikes on alleged drug boats, is retiring unexpectedly after less than a year in command, raising concerns amid regional tensions and ongoing military buildup in the Caribbean.