U.S. military strikes boat in eastern Pacific, killing two
The U.S. military conducted a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific, resulting in the deaths of two men accused of drug trafficking. This operation is part of a broader campaign against alleged narcoterrorists initiated by the Trump administration. The legality and effectiveness of these strikes have been questioned by lawmakers and military legal experts.
- ▪The U.S. military's strike killed two men accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
- ▪Since the campaign began in September, at least 207 people have been killed in similar strikes.
- ▪Critics argue that the strikes may not effectively address the drug trafficking issue, as fentanyl is often transported over land from Mexico.
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Open this photo in gallery:The Pentagon in Washington in August, 2023. The U.S. strikes have drawn intense scrutiny from lawmakers and military legal scholars.Carolyn Kaster/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe U.S. military attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, killing two men, as the Trump administration wages a monthslong campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America. The latest attack brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the U.S. military to at least 207 since the administration began targeting those it calls “narcoterrorists” in early September.
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