USA/Karibik. Lethal U.S. military strike on alleged drug traffickers sets a dangerous precedent in the 'war on drugs'
USA/Karibik. Lethal U.S. military strike on alleged drug traffickers sets a dangerous precedent in the 'war on drugs'
Yesterday, the President of the United States shared a video that appears to show a U.S. military strike on a boat off the coast of Venezuela. President Trump’s social media post stated that 11 of those aboard were killed.
So far, the only publicly available information about this incident is the video that President Trump shared and brief statements from the Secretaries of State and Defense. Much remains to be learned about exactly what transpired, and Pentagon officials have said that they intend to provide additional details.
Ascertaining the legitimacy and legality of the use of force in this case will depend on the factual answers to numerous questions. (WOLA-Washington Office on Latin America, USA, 04.09.2025)