Summary
The United States military carried out three strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats in the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean, resulting in the deaths of 11 people. The strikes are part of a campaign under President Trump's administration aimed at combating regional drug cartels. Legal experts and international law bodies have criticized these actions, questioning their legality under international law.
Key Facts
- The US military conducted three strikes on suspected drug-trafficking vessels.
- The strikes occurred in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean Sea and resulted in 11 deaths.
- The campaign's name is Operation Southern Spear.
- The operation targets drug-trafficking rings off South America's coast.
- At least 145 people have died in 42 strikes since September.
- Legal experts argue the strikes may be illegal, as they didn't follow due legal process.
- Victims' families claim some killed were not involved in drug trafficking.
- International bodies, like the UN, have called for an end to the strikes.
