U.S. sinks drug boat in Eastern Pacific, three killed

The U.S. military executed a strike on a boat linked to a “Designated Terrorist Organization” in the Eastern Pacific, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, marking the 21st such operation in recent weeks. This action is part of a broader anti-drug offensive, dubbed Operation Southern Spear, amid a significant military buildup in the region, including the arrival of the USS Gerald R. Ford. While the administration claims the strikes target “narco-terrorists,” it has faced criticism for a lack of evidence and legal justification. Since September, at least 83 people have been killed in similar operations against vessels allegedly transporting drugs from South America.

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