Military Lawyer Raises Legal Concerns Over Venezuela Boat Strikes
In Washington, the senior military lawyer at U.S. Southern Command expressed legal concerns regarding the Trump administration’s operations targeting alleged drug-smuggling boats near Venezuela, suggesting they could constitute extrajudicial killings. Despite his objections, higher officials, including those from the Justice Department, overruled him, allowing the strikes to proceed. Since September 2, 82 individuals have reportedly been killed in these operations, which the administration claims are lawful under U.S. and international law. These actions have garnered both support and criticism from lawmakers, raising questions about their legal justification.
