The U.S. military killed six individuals in a strike on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific, marking the latest in a series of operations targeting alleged “narcoterrorists” since early September, which have resulted in at least 157 deaths. While President Trump has labeled the U.S. in “armed conflict” with Latin American cartels, critics question the legality and effectiveness of these strikes, noting that fentanyl is primarily trafficked over land from Mexico. The military’s actions faced backlash after a follow-up strike reportedly killed survivors from a previous attack, raising concerns about potential war crimes.
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