Summary
President Donald Trump's administration announced that a U.S. military strike on a boat in the Eastern Pacific Ocean resulted in two deaths. The boat was believed to be involved in drug trafficking. U.S. agencies are working on search-and-rescue efforts for one survivor.
Key Facts
- A U.S. military strike killed two people on a boat in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.
- President Trump’s administration has conducted at least 36 such bombings since September 2.
- An estimated 125 people have been killed by these strikes.
- The U.S. Southern Command is involved in managing operations in Central and South America and the Caribbean.
- The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting search-and-rescue operations for one reported survivor.
- The strike targeted a vessel linked to drug trafficking activities.
- This was the first strike of its kind in 2026, the previous one occurred on December 31.
- This incident follows a U.S. military operation in Venezuela aimed at removing Nicolas Maduro from power.
