U.S. Military Strikes Three Alleged Drug Boats, Eight Killed

The U.S. military conducted strikes on three alleged drug-carrying boats in the Eastern Pacific, killing eight men, as part of a controversial campaign against drug cartels designated as terror groups by the Trump administration. This operation, which began in September, has resulted in at least 95 deaths across 25 boats, drawing criticism from lawmakers over the administration’s legal authority and the evidence of drug trafficking. The strikes have also prompted scrutiny regarding the treatment of survivors from earlier operations. The U.S. has increased military presence in the region, pressuring Venezuela and Colombia over drug trafficking issues.

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