US carries out new drug boat strike in Caribbean, as admiral resigns
Summary
The U.S. military conducted a strike on a suspected drug smuggling vessel in the Caribbean, but has not confirmed the action publicly. This marks the sixth such strike since early September, amid U.S. efforts to combat drug smuggling associated with Venezuela. The actions have been criticized by various groups, while the U.S. government justifies them as part of its fight against "narco-terrorists."Key Facts
- The U.S. conducted a military strike on a drug smuggling vessel in the Caribbean.
- This marked the sixth strike by the U.S. on such vessels since early September.
- At least 27 people have died in these strikes.
- Legal experts and rights groups have criticized the strikes for possibly violating legal standards.
- The U.S. claims the strikes are part of its efforts against Venezuelan drug groups.
- Venezuela has repeatedly condemned the attacks, calling them extrajudicial killings.
- The U.S. has increased military presence in the Caribbean to counter drug trafficking.
- Venezuela accuses the U.S. of seeking to overthrow its government.
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