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4th U.S. strike this week on alleged drug boat kills 3 people

4th U.S. strike this week on alleged drug boat kills 3 people

Summary

The U.S. military carried out its fourth strike this week on a boat accused of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people and raising the total deaths in this campaign to 205. The strikes are part of a monthslong effort targeting alleged drug boats linked to Latin American cartels, with some questioning the legality of these attacks.

Key Facts

  • The latest U.S. strike killed three men on a boat accused of drug trafficking.
  • This attack is the fourth U.S. strike on alleged drug boats this week.
  • Since early September, U.S. strikes have caused 205 deaths in total.
  • The U.S. military says the boats are connected to drug cartels and terrorist groups but has not shown proof.
  • Video from the military shows a small boat being destroyed by the strike.
  • Some lawmakers and experts question if certain attacks violate international law.
  • Only three survivors from these strikes have been rescued so far.
  • Families of victims have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration over the strikes.
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