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US Military Strikes Kill 8 in Eastern Pacific: Escalating Controversial Anti-Narcotics Campaign
Dec 17, 2025 02:46 am CST
The US military has conducted strikes against alleged drug-trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in eight fatalities. This marks the latest development in a controversial campaign that has destroyed at least 26 vessels and killed 95 people since September. The operations, directed by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, have drawn significant scrutiny from human rights advocates, Democratic lawmakers, and UN officials over potential international law violations and lack of evidence supporting the narco-trafficking allegations.
US Military Officials Required to Sign NDAs for Expanding Latin American Operations: Inside the Growing Military Presence
Oct 29, 2025 02:04 am CST
US military officials involved in President Trump's Latin American operations are being required to sign non-disclosure agreements, raising concerns about transparency and congressional oversight. The Pentagon has deployed the Gerald Ford aircraft carrier group to the region, significantly escalating military presence beyond typical counter-narcotics requirements. With 13 strikes against alleged drug vessels since September resulting in approximately 57 deaths, this buildup comes amid heightened tensions with Venezuela and Colombia, both accused of drug trafficking by the administration.
Trump's Controversial Military Strikes Against Venezuela: Blurring Lines Between Drug War and Counterterrorism
Oct 17, 2025 05:13 pm CST
President Trump's administration has adopted counterterrorism legal frameworks to justify military strikes against Venezuelan vessels, resulting in at least 27 casualties. This controversial approach raises significant questions about international law, congressional oversight, and the expansion of presidential war powers. While the White House claims these operations target drug trafficking networks linked to Maduro's regime, critics argue these actions stretch constitutional boundaries and lack proper evidence, potentially damaging US-Latin American relations.
US Carries Out Another Strike On Drug-Smuggling Boat, Trump Shares Video
Sep 20, 2025 10:42 am CST
President Donald Trump said Friday the U.S. military has carried out its third fatal strike against an alleged drug smuggling vessel this month.