"The Trump administration's campaign of blowing up alleged drug-trafficking vessels in Latin American waters has persisted since early September and killed at least 188 people."
"Despite the Iran war, the strikes have ramped up again in recent weeks, showing that the administration's aggressive measures to stop what it calls narcoterrorism in the western hemisphere are not letting up."
"Donald Trump has said the US is in armed conflict with cartels in Latin America and justified the attacks as a necessary escalation to stem the flow of drugs into the US and fatal overdoses claiming American lives."
"Critics have questioned the overall legality of the boat strikes."
The US military bombed a boat in the Caribbean, killing two people, as part of an ongoing campaign against drug trafficking. Since early September, this campaign has resulted in at least 188 deaths. The strikes have intensified despite the ongoing Iran war, reflecting the administration's commitment to combating narcoterrorism. The military has not provided evidence of drug presence on the targeted vessels. The campaign coincided with increased military presence in the region and the capture of former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro on drug charges. Critics question the legality of these strikes.
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