All articles tagged with #drug boats
Originally Published 11 days ago — by BBC
The US military conducted strikes on vessels suspected of drug trafficking, killing five people, amid ongoing operations against narcotics smuggling in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, raising legal and ethical questions about the methods used.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by Politico
The US military conducted strikes on three alleged drug boats, killing three people and possibly leaving survivors, amid an ongoing campaign to combat drug trafficking linked to Venezuela, including recent drone strikes and increased military presence in the region.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by CT Mirror
U.S. lawmakers are demanding the release of unedited video footage of recent military strikes near Venezuela targeting alleged drug boats, but the Pentagon refuses to release it publicly, citing security policies. While some members of Congress want transparency and a clear explanation of the strikes' rationale and legality, officials defend the operations as successful in combating drug trafficking. The debate highlights ongoing concerns about transparency and the legal basis of the military actions.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by ABC News
The US military conducted three strikes on alleged drug boats in the Eastern Pacific, resulting in eight deaths, as part of ongoing efforts against narco-trafficking routes, with a total of 95 people killed in 25 strikes under the Trump administration.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by NBC News
The US military conducted strikes on three suspected drug vessels in the eastern Pacific, killing eight individuals believed to be narco-terrorists, as part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and prevent fentanyl flow into the US, amid rising US-Venezuela tensions.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by BBC
US lawmakers are investigating reports that the Trump administration ordered a second lethal strike on suspected Venezuelan drug boats, following initial attacks that reportedly killed survivors, raising legal and ethical concerns amid ongoing US anti-narcotics operations in the Caribbean.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
The US military conducted two strikes against suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Eastern Pacific, killing six people, as part of a broader campaign to combat drug smuggling, with the administration claiming the authority to target and kill individuals linked to cartels without judicial review.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by PBS
Since September, the U.S. military has conducted multiple targeted strikes against vessels suspected of drug trafficking off South America, killing over 60 people, amid controversy over legal authority and evidence, with reactions from regional leaders and concerns about sovereignty and human rights.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Since September 2025, the US has conducted a series of controversial military strikes against alleged drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, resulting in over 50 deaths, amid disputes over evidence and legality, with Venezuelan and Colombian leaders condemning the actions.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
The U.S. has expanded its military actions against alleged drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean and Pacific, raising legal and geopolitical questions, with critics questioning the legality and motives behind the strikes, which are justified by the Trump administration as national security measures.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
The US has conducted its second military strike in the Pacific Ocean against vessels suspected of drug trafficking, resulting in three deaths, amid ongoing tensions over international law and regional security. The strikes, part of a broader anti-drug campaign, have drawn criticism from Colombia and others for their legality and proportionality, while the US emphasizes their role in combating narco-terrorism and drug flow to the US.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
The US military has conducted its seventh strike on alleged drug-carrying vessels, killing three people, targeting boats linked to Colombian guerrilla groups involved in narco-trafficking, amid legal and diplomatic controversies.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by DW
The US military has detained two survivors from a 'drug boat' off Venezuela after conducting multiple strikes on alleged 'narcoterrorist' vessels, with President Trump claiming these targeted drug-carrying submarines linked to Maduro's regime. The US has increased military presence in the Caribbean and authorized covert operations in Venezuela amid escalating tensions and accusations of extrajudicial killings, while Venezuela seeks UN intervention to defend its sovereignty.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
U.S. Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey, who oversaw operations against alleged drug boats off Venezuela, announced his retirement in December after serving over 37 years, amid ongoing controversy over the legality of military strikes in the region.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
The US military conducted a strike on a suspected drug vessel in the Caribbean, reportedly rescuing survivors for the first time, amid ongoing tensions with Venezuela and a significant military buildup in the region. The incident raises questions about US aid to survivors and legal implications of the strikes, which are part of broader US efforts against narcoterrorists and regional influence.