politics
U.S. military strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific Ocean kills 3 people in fourth attack this week
The U.S. military said it carried out another strike Saturday on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men in the fourth attack this week and putting the total death toll at 205.
TL;DR
- U.S. military carried out a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Saturday.
- Three men were killed in the strike, accused of drug smuggling.
- This is the fourth attack this week, bringing the total death toll to 205.
- U.S. Southern Command stated the vessel was "engaged in narco-trafficking operations" and operated by a designated terrorist organization, without providing evidence.
- The Trump administration has declared an armed conflict with Latin American drug cartels.
- The legality of these strikes, including a 'double tap' strike that killed survivors, is under scrutiny.
- Families of victims have filed lawsuits against the administration, questioning the legal justification for the killings.