The Trump administration has carried out its 20th military attack against the United States. Vessel believed to be dedicated to drug trafficking As reported earlier this week CN This Thursday, citing a Pentagon official.
“The attack took place in the Caribbean, killing four narco-terrorists and leaving no survivors.”I focused on the chain.
The United States has so far carried out At least 20 military attacks in Caribbean and Pacific waters against a “drug boat” suspected of causing at least 80 deaths.
This series of attacks is part of a campaign against drug trafficking that President Trump’s administration has launched in the Caribbean Sea since September, and has since expanded to the Pacific Ocean.
What experts think Largest maritime deployment since the first Persian Gulf War (1990-1991), the United States maintained approximately eight warships in the Caribbean, including six destroyers, three amphibious ships, and one submarine.
The operation has drawn rejection from the Venezuelan and Colombian governments, which Washington has accused of involvement.drug trafficking networkincluding the transport of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. Gerald R. FordAmerica’s largest and newest fleet, is already heading to the Caribbean.
The ongoing operations have also begun to increase tensions with allies. Britain stopped sharing information with the US To a vessel suspected of drug trafficking Avoid participating in attacks that appear to be illegalCNN also reported this week.
democratic initiative in senate A US vote to limit President Trump’s military operations in international waters failed last week with 49 votes in favor and 51 against, although the latter was cast by the Republican caucus and succeeded in blocking the opposition’s symbolic attempt to curtail attacks.
“Under President Trump’s orders, we are defending our homeland and eliminating drug-trafficking terrorists who seek to harm our country and its people,” Hegseth defended on Monday.
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