Summary
President Donald Trump's administration has expanded military operations in the Caribbean, targeting boats linked to "narcoterrorism." Human rights and policy groups have criticized these actions, fearing they could lead to a larger conflict. They urge Congress to take action against unauthorized military force in the region.
Key Facts
- President Trump authorized military strikes on boats in the Caribbean, targeting what the administration calls "narcoterrorism."
- These strikes, which began in September, are the first lethal US military actions in the Caribbean in decades.
- At least three boats from Venezuela were hit, resulting in over 20 deaths.
- Nearly 60 organizations, including Oxfam America, have criticized these actions as unauthorized and illegal.
- The Trump administration labels certain groups in the region as "foreign terrorist organizations."
- The War Powers Resolution, introduced by Senators, seeks to stop unauthorized military activities in the Caribbean.
- Critics argue that the drugs entering the US mainly transit through areas not near Venezuela, questioning the strikes' justification.
- President Trump discussed the possibility of extending the fight to land operations.
