13 men killed by US military boat strikes identified: ‘These were flesh-and-blood people’
Summary
A five-month investigation identified 13 people killed by US military attacks on boats suspected of carrying drugs in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific. The report found many victims came from poor communities and showed signs they were not involved in drug trafficking. US officials have not publicly confirmed identifying the people before attacking.Key Facts
- Nearly 200 people have died in US military strikes on boats accused of drug trafficking in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific.
- Before this investigation, only three victims had been publicly named; now 13 more victims have been identified.
- The victims come from poor communities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Some victims appeared not to be involved in drug trafficking.
- US officials claim they target “narco-terrorists” transporting drugs to the US.
- The strikes have not reduced drug flow to the US, according to experts.
- Families and local communities say the attacks have caused fear and disrupted fishing, leading to hunger.
- The investigation was difficult due to fear among victims’ families and hesitation from authorities to speak out.
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