The United States attacks another alleged drug boat in the Caribbean

"Since early September, the U.S. government has ordered extrajudicial military operations in international waters in the Caribbean against vessels it accuses of transporting drugs from Venezuela to the coast of the United States. As of Thursday, the U.S. military had killed without trial at least 27 civilians whom the Trump administration accuses of belonging to criminal gangs such as the Tren de Aragua, included by the State Department on its list of designated terrorist organizations, or the Cartel of the Suns."

"Trump considers the United States to be at war against these gangs, and claims that suspected members are armed combatants whom Washington has the right to kill, even though the idea is contrary to the principles of international law. A month and a half after the start of that campaign, there is little doubt that this supposed war on drugs is concealing an attempt to pressure for regime change in Venezuela."

The U.S. military carried out another attack on a suspected drug boat in Caribbean waters, confirmed by a U.S. official. The operation was not initially announced by President Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, or administration spokespeople. One or more crew members survived; identities and details were not provided. Since early September, U.S. forces have conducted multiple extrajudicial operations against vessels accused of transporting drugs from Venezuela. At least 27 civilians have been killed without trial, accused of belonging to gangs such as Tren de Aragua or the Cartel of the Suns. Claims that suspects are armed combatants conflict with international law and the campaign appears aimed at pressuring for regime change in Venezuela.

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