Pentagon says 1 survivor after latest strike on alleged drug boat kills 2
Summary
The U.S. military carried out a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean suspected of drug trafficking, killing two men and leaving one survivor. This is part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to target drug cartels, which has involved multiple attacks on similar vessels since September and has raised legal and ethical questions.Key Facts
- The U.S. military struck a suspected drug boat, killing two men and leaving one survivor.
- The U.S. Coast Guard was called to help search and rescue the survivor.
- President Donald Trump approved a new counterterrorism strategy focusing on eliminating drug cartels in the Western Hemisphere.
- Since early September, the Trump administration has conducted strikes on suspected drug boats, causing at least 192 deaths.
- No proof has been provided that these boats carried drugs.
- The strikes have increased in recent weeks.
- President Trump is urging leaders in Latin America to work with the U.S. and take military action against drug traffickers and gangs.
- Critics have questioned the legality of these strikes, especially after a "double tap" strike killed survivors from a previous attack, leading some lawmakers to call it a possible war crime.
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