US boat strike in Caribbean Sea results in three fatalities

The U.S. military’s recent strike in the Caribbean Sea against alleged drug smugglers resulted in the deaths of three individuals, contributing to a total death toll of approximately 150 from similar operations since last year. The Southern Command stated that the targeted vessel was known to be involved in narcotics trafficking. Human rights advocates have criticized the campaign as potentially unlawful, raising concerns about extrajudicial killings and violations of international law.

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