US sea strike in Eastern Pacific kills two, stirs legality concerns

The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific believed to be involved in narco-trafficking, killing two people and prompting ongoing debate over the operation’s legality and potential war-crime implications. The event is framed as part of a broader campaign that has drawn criticism from international bodies and human rights groups, with questions raised about “double-tap” strikes, transparency, and whether due process was observed. Survivors and families have sought accountability, while political tensions in the region, including actions related to Venezuela, add to the controversy.