US Strikes Another 'Drug Boat' In Third Attack This Week, Killing Three
Summary
The U.S. military has conducted a third strike this week against a boat accused of carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people. The U.S. government calls this part of a legal fight against drug cartels, but some groups and experts say the strikes may be illegal and cause harm to civilians.Key Facts
- The U.S. Southern Command confirmed a strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific.
- Three men, described as “narco-terrorists,” were killed in the latest attack.
- These strikes began in early September and have resulted in over 200 deaths.
- The U.S. government says it is in a legal armed conflict with drug cartels to reduce drug trafficking.
- Human rights groups and some experts argue the strikes break international law and target civilians.
- The American Civil Liberties Union called the government’s claims “unsubstantiated.”
- Guatemala’s president denied authorizing U.S. strikes on its territory but asked for U.S. help against cartels.
- Experts say the strikes have not reduced the flow of cocaine into the United States.
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