Nearly 200 Killed in US Strikes on 'Drug Boats' in Latin America
Summary
The U.S. military has killed nearly 200 people in strikes against suspected drug boats in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean since September 2025. These operations aim to stop drug trafficking routes but have faced criticism for potentially violating international law and causing civilian deaths.Key Facts
- Two people were killed in a recent U.S. strike on a suspected drug boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
- The strikes target vessels on known drug trafficking routes overseen by U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM).
- Nearly 200 people have died in these strikes over about nine months.
- President Donald Trump's administration says the campaign fights drug cartels and protects American lives.
- Critics, including international experts and human rights groups, say the strikes may be illegal and cause wrongful deaths.
- Amnesty International called the attacks "extrajudicial killings at sea" and urged Congress to stop them.
- The Pentagon's inspector general is investigating whether proper rules were followed during these strikes.
- U.S. military presence in the Caribbean grew after capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who now faces charges in New York.
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