Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in Caribbean, military says
Summary
The U.S. military struck a boat in the Caribbean Sea on Monday, killing two people. This action is part of President Trump’s ongoing campaign against drug trafficking vessels in Latin American waters, which has resulted in at least 188 deaths since September.Key Facts
- The U.S. military targeted a boat accused of carrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea on May 4, 2026.
- This campaign has included multiple strikes against boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific Ocean.
- At least 188 people have died in these strikes since they began in early September.
- President Trump describes the U.S. as being in "armed conflict" with drug cartels in Latin America.
- The campaign aims to reduce the flow of drugs into the United States and prevent overdoses.
- The military has not provided evidence that the targeted vessels were carrying drugs.
- Critics question the legality of these boat strikes.
- The strikes started as the U.S. increased its military presence in the region and followed the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on drug charges.
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