The United Kingdom has ceased sharing intelligence with the United States regarding suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean due to concerns about the legality of U.S. military strikes. The UK believes these attacks, which have resulted in numerous fatalities, violate international law and could potentially be using intelligence provided by the British to select targets. This decision marks a significant shift in the UK’s relationship with its closest intelligence-sharing ally. Canada, another key US ally, has also distanced itself from the military strikes and has made it clear that they do not want their intelligence being used to help target boats for deadly strikes.
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The US military conducted another strike on a suspected drug trafficking vessel in the Caribbean, resulting in three fatalities, bringing the total death toll from the campaign to at least 70. These strikes, initiated in September, have targeted vessels in international waters, destroying at least 18 vessels, although concrete evidence of the targets’ illicit activities remains undisclosed. The ongoing campaign, justified by the administration’s declaration of “armed conflict” with Latin American drug cartels, involves significant military assets in the region, including Navy ships and stealth warplanes. Despite concerns and accusations of extrajudicial killings, the administration has expanded its military operations while facing challenges and accusations from Venezuela’s president.
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The U.S. military conducted another lethal strike in the Caribbean Sea, resulting in the deaths of three individuals allegedly involved in drug smuggling, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. This marks at least the 15th such strike since September, bringing the total number of fatalities to at least 64. Justification for these attacks comes from the Trump administration, who views it as an “armed conflict” with drug cartels. Lawmakers have repeatedly requested more information regarding the legal basis for these strikes, as well as details about the targeted cartels and individuals.
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US military kills three in strike on drug-trafficking vessel in Caribbean, Hegseth says, and the immediate reaction is, well, skepticism. It’s hard to avoid the gut feeling that something isn’t right when we’re presented with a story like this. The core of the issue, at least from what I gather, seems to be a lack of concrete proof. We’re told that a vessel was targeted and three people were killed, allegedly involved in drug trafficking, but where’s the evidence? The questions flood in immediately: What constitutes a “drug-trafficking vessel”? How was this determined? Was there any due process, any attempt at arrest, or was it a shoot-first-ask-questions-later scenario?… Continue reading
Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, intensified to a Category 5 storm, posing a severe threat to the Caribbean. Jamaica is in the direct path of the hurricane, with catastrophic flooding and infrastructure damage expected. The storm is forecast to bring up to 102 centimeters of rain to some areas, and authorities are warning of life-threatening flash floods in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The southeastern Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands are also under watch, and residents are urged to seek shelter and comply with emergency orders.
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The United States has amassed a significant military presence in the Caribbean, including warships and a nuclear submarine, while also threatening direct military action against Venezuela. This build-up is ostensibly to combat drug trafficking, but evidence suggests the claims against the Venezuelan government are fabricated. Experts assert Venezuela is not a significant player in the drug trade. The primary motivation appears to be regime change, with potential scenarios ranging from continued extrajudicial killings to air strikes or a full-scale military invasion. Such intervention could destabilize the region, worsen the ongoing humanitarian crisis, and ironically, empower drug cartels.
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Melissa, currently a Category 3 hurricane, is forecast to rapidly intensify into a Category 5 storm, posing a severe threat to Jamaica, where it could make landfall late Monday or early Tuesday. The storm’s slow movement and anticipated torrential rainfall, potentially reaching up to 30 inches, are expected to cause catastrophic flooding, wind damage, and storm surge. Haiti and the Dominican Republic have already experienced significant impacts from Melissa, with at least several deaths reported due to flooding and landslides. Officials are urging residents to take immediate precautions as the storm’s destructive potential is amplified by the Caribbean’s warm waters and mountainous terrain.
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The CIA is playing a central role in the Trump administration’s lethal air strikes against suspected drug-carrying boats in the Caribbean Sea, providing real-time intelligence from satellites and intercepts to identify targets. Although the U.S. military carries out the actual missile strikes, the CIA’s intelligence gathering is critical in recommending which vessels to target. Because the CIA’s intelligence is not designed to be public or used as legal evidence, the sources and methods used for selecting targets will likely remain secret. Experts express concern that such strikes on civilian targets may be illegal under international law.
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According to an Ecuadorian government official, Andrés Fernando Tufiño, a survivor of a U.S. strike on a drug-transporting submersible, was released by Ecuadorian authorities due to a lack of evidence of criminal activity. After being repatriated by the United States following the strike in the Caribbean, medical evaluations showed Tufiño was in good health. The U.S. military attacked the vessel, suspected of carrying drugs, killing two others. The attack has led to increased tensions in the region, including between the United States, Venezuela, and Colombia.
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