US destroys drug smuggling boat near Venezuela, Trump reports

Six suspected drug smugglers were killed in a US aerial strike on a boat near Venezuela, as confirmed by President Trump, who described it as part of an armed conflict with drug cartels. The attack, which occurred in international waters, has raised concerns among experts about its legality, while Venezuelan President Maduro claims the US is using it as a pretext for aggression.

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