Anti-narcotics

US Military Strikes in Caribbean Raise Questions Over Targeted Killings of Colombians

Reports indicate the U.S. military has conducted at least one strike in the Caribbean targeting Colombian nationals on a boat that originated in Colombia. This suggests the U.S. military’s anti-narcotics campaign is more extensive than previously disclosed, with the administration justifying lethal strikes against suspected drug traffickers. The legal basis for these actions has been questioned, raising concerns about oversight and accountability, as the Trump administration continues to address illegal drug flow in the region. Furthermore, the U.S. has also authorized the CIA to operate inside Venezuela to clamp down on illegal flows of migrants and drugs.

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Dominican Republic Recovers Cocaine After US Navy Destroys Speedboat

Dominican Republic authorities recovered 377 packages of cocaine from a speedboat destroyed by the U.S. Navy, alleging it was carrying 1,000 kilograms of the drug and attempting to use the nation as a transit point. The joint operation, a first of its kind, involved collaboration between the Dominican Republic Navy and U.S. authorities in the southern Caribbean where the U.S. has deployed warships in an anti-narcotics mission. The Trump administration’s initiative has been met with controversy, as human rights groups condemn the strikes on the vessels as extrajudicial killings. The White House claims the boats originated from Venezuela, which denies the allegations and views the U.S. naval presence as an assault.

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