US Strike in Pacific: Two Dead, Questions of Legality and Justification Raised
The US military conducted a lethal strike against a vessel suspected of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. The strike, carried out under Operation Southern Spear, aligns with a campaign initiated by the Trump administration targeting narcotics trafficking. This latest incident brings the total number of individuals killed in such strikes to at least 107. The strikes, which have drawn criticism, are part of a broader strategy against Venezuela, including military build-up and a blockade, as the US government ramps up pressure against the country.