Summary
The United States military targeted a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two men. The U.S. Southern Command says the boat was involved in drug trafficking, but no evidence was provided. This action is part of ongoing U.S. efforts against alleged drug cartels in international waters.
Key Facts
- The U.S. military conducted a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific, killing two people.
- U.S. Southern Command, responsible for military operations in Latin America, confirmed the strike.
- The military claims the boat was using routes known for drug trafficking.
- A video released shows the boat being attacked and set on fire.
- This was the second similar strike in two days by the U.S. military in the region.
- So far, the U.S. military has carried out many such strikes, killing at least 170 people since September.
- President Trump’s administration says these actions target drug trafficking, although no proof has been shared.
- Critics argue these strikes may have led to the killing of civilians and are potentially extrajudicial.
