US Coast Guard suspends search for survivors of Pacific boat strike
Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard stopped searching for survivors after the U.S. military hit boats in the Pacific near Venezuela, claiming they were involved in drug smuggling. The search lasted for three days without finding any survivors. The military strikes have encountered criticism for potentially breaking legal rules.Key Facts
- The Coast Guard halted its search for survivors 400 nautical miles southwest of the Mexico/Guatemala border.
- The search area faced challenging weather, with nine-foot waves and 40-knot winds.
- The U.S. military attacked three boats in the eastern Pacific, claiming they smuggled drugs.
- A total of five people were reported killed in the boat strikes.
- The total strikes since early September amount to 33, with at least 115 people killed.
- Human rights observers argue these strikes may be extrajudicial killings, meaning they lack legal processes.
- The U.S. has increased its military presence and imposed sanctions around Venezuela.
- President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela expressed willingness to discuss dealing with drug trafficking with the U.S.
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