"The US military's southern command stated that the boat hit was operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations and that intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes."
"Legal experts and rights groups suggest the strikes could amount to extrajudicial killings because they have apparently targeted civilians who do not pose an immediate threat to the US."
"Donald Trump has said the US is in armed conflict with cartels in Latin America and has justified the attacks as a necessary escalation to stem the flow of drugs into the US."
The US military conducted a strike on a boat in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, claiming it was engaged in narco-trafficking. This incident increased the death toll from similar operations to at least 185. The military stated the boat was operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations and was traveling along known drug routes. Legal experts have raised concerns about the legality of these strikes, suggesting they may constitute extrajudicial killings. The operations began as part of a larger military presence in the region, coinciding with efforts against drug trafficking.
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