U.S. Military Conducts 21st Strike on Suspected Drug-Trafficking Vessel in Pacific, Killing Three

The Intercept • 18 Nov 05:39

The U.S. military has carried out its 21st strike since September on a vessel suspected of drug trafficking in the Pacific Ocean, resulting in three fatalities. The operation is part of the Trump administration's intensified campaign against narcoterrorism, though it has faced legal and international scrutiny.

The Guardian • 17 Nov 00:58

The U.S. military executed its 21st strike since early September on a vessel suspected of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific, resulting in three fatalities.

CBS News • 16 Nov 20:57

The U.S. military executed its 21st strike since September on a vessel suspected of drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific, resulting in three fatalities.

CNN • 16 Nov 20:57

The US military executed its 21st known strike on a vessel suspected of drug trafficking, resulting in three fatalities, as announced by US Southern Command.

The New York Times • 14 Nov 02:11

A classified Justice Department memo asserts that U.S. military personnel involved in strikes against suspected drug-trafficking vessels are immune from prosecution, citing the United States' engagement in a non-international armed conflict with drug cartels.

The Bulwark • 13 Nov 13:08

The United States has intensified military actions targeting vessels suspected of drug trafficking near Venezuela, resulting in multiple strikes and escalating regional tensions.

AP News • 12 Nov 02:33

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has suspended intelligence cooperation with the United States in response to U.S. military strikes on suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean.

CBS News • 10 Nov 15:06

The U.S. military executed two strikes on vessels in the eastern Pacific, alleging drug trafficking activities, leading to six deaths and prompting international scrutiny.

The Guardian • 07 Nov 09:44

The United States has carried out a new military strike on a vessel suspected of drug trafficking in the Caribbean, resulting in three fatalities and bringing the total death toll from such operations to at least 70.

CNN • 07 Nov 03:24

The U.S. military executed a strike on a vessel in the Caribbean, resulting in three fatalities, as part of ongoing operations against drug trafficking.

NPR • 05 Nov 07:56

The U.S. military executed its 16th strike on a vessel suspected of drug trafficking, resulting in two fatalities, and deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier to the Caribbean to bolster anti-narcotics operations.

CNN • 02 Nov 19:37

The Justice Department informed Congress that the administration's military actions against alleged drug traffickers are not subject to the War Powers Resolution, citing that these operations do not constitute 'hostilities' under the law.

BBC • 02 Nov 14:07

A recent US military airstrike in the Caribbean resulted in the deaths of three individuals aboard a vessel suspected of drug smuggling, amid ongoing international criticism.

NBC News • 02 Nov 06:39

The U.S. military executed its 15th strike since September on a vessel suspected of drug smuggling in the Caribbean, resulting in three fatalities.

NPR • 02 Nov 05:45

The U.S. military has conducted its 15th strike since September on a vessel in the Caribbean Sea, resulting in three fatalities, as part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking.

Al Jazeera • 02 Nov 05:30

The United States military executed a strike on a vessel in the Caribbean, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, as part of ongoing operations targeting alleged drug smuggling activities.

AP News • 02 Nov 04:19

The U.S. military has carried out its 15th strike since September on a vessel in the Caribbean Sea, resulting in three deaths, amid ongoing debates over the legality and transparency of these operations.

PBS • 31 Oct 20:23

The U.S. military has conducted multiple strikes on vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific, targeting alleged drug traffickers and resulting in numerous fatalities.

CNN • 31 Oct 20:03

The U.S. military has redirected its strategy to target suspected drug-smuggling vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean, citing stronger evidence linking these routes to narcotics entering the United States.

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 30 Oct 01:07

The U.S. military executed an airstrike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, resulting in four fatalities, as part of ongoing operations against alleged drug trafficking.

AP News • 29 Oct 04:01

The USS Gerald R. Ford is being redirected to South America to combat drug cartels, leaving the U.S. without an aircraft carrier in the Middle East or Europe during escalating regional conflicts.

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 28 Oct 15:45

The U.S. military executed three strikes on four suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the Eastern Pacific, resulting in 14 fatalities and one survivor.

AP News • 28 Oct 14:22

The U.S. military executed three strikes on alleged drug-trafficking vessels in the Eastern Pacific, resulting in 14 fatalities and one survivor.

CBS News • 26 Oct 18:49

Senator Lindsey Graham indicates potential U.S. land strikes in Venezuela following recent airstrikes on vessels accused of drug trafficking.

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 26 Oct 13:22

Senator Mark Kelly expresses concerns over the legality of recent U.S. military deployments and operations targeting alleged drug activities near Venezuela.

CNN • 24 Oct 19:59

President Donald Trump is evaluating plans to target drug trafficking operations within Venezuela, with military and diplomatic options under consideration.

CNN • 24 Oct 17:12

The United States has ordered the Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier strike group to the Caribbean to combat transnational criminal organizations and counter narco-terrorism.

BBC • 24 Oct 14:16

The United States has carried out its tenth strike since early September against a vessel suspected of drug trafficking in the Caribbean Sea, resulting in six fatalities.

CBS News • 24 Oct 13:15

The U.S. military executed a nighttime strike on a vessel allegedly operated by the Tren de Aragua gang, resulting in six fatalities.

AP News • 24 Oct 01:10

The U.S. military flew B-1 bombers near Venezuela's coast, marking the second such mission in a week amid increased regional military presence.

BBC • 23 Oct 12:16

The United States has expanded its anti-drug trafficking operations to the Pacific Ocean, conducting two airstrikes that resulted in five fatalities.

The Boston Globe • 22 Oct 19:27

The U.S. military executed its eighth strike against a suspected drug-smuggling vessel, marking the first operation in the Pacific Ocean, resulting in two fatalities.

The Guardian • 22 Oct 19:06

The US military conducted its first airstrike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Pacific, marking an expansion of its anti-narcotics operations beyond the Caribbean.

The New York Times • 22 Oct 17:53

The U.S. military executed its eighth strike against a suspected drug-smuggling vessel, marking the first operation in the Pacific Ocean off Colombia's coast.

BBC • 22 Oct 17:30

The U.S. military has carried out its eighth strike against an alleged drug-smuggling vessel, marking the first such operation in the Pacific Ocean.

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 22 Oct 17:10

The U.S. military executed its eighth airstrike against a suspected drug cartel vessel, marking the first operation in the Pacific Ocean, resulting in two fatalities.

AP News • 21 Oct 19:51

Over a two-month period, the U.S. military executed seven strikes against vessels suspected of drug smuggling in the Caribbean, resulting in 32 fatalities and sparking debate over presidential war powers.

The Guardian • 21 Oct 13:58

The CIA's involvement in U.S. airstrikes targeting suspected drug-smuggling vessels in the Caribbean has sparked legal and ethical debates over the use of lethal force and the transparency of intelligence operations.

CBS News • 21 Oct 12:29

Ecuador has released a man who survived a U.S. military strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel, citing a lack of evidence for criminal charges.

PBS • 19 Oct 19:27

President Trump's assertion that U.S. military actions against Venezuelan boats have saved over 100,000 American lives faces skepticism due to lack of evidence and expert analysis.

CBS News • 19 Oct 16:04

The U.S. military executed its seventh strike on an alleged drug-trafficking vessel, resulting in three fatalities, as announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

BBC • 19 Oct 06:03

Colombian President Gustavo Petro accuses the U.S. of violating sovereignty and killing a fisherman in a recent boat strike, while President Donald Trump defends the action as a measure against drug trafficking.

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 18 Oct 21:28

President Donald Trump announced the repatriation of two survivors from a U.S. military strike on a suspected drug-carrying submarine in the Caribbean, returning them to Ecuador and Colombia.

NPR • 18 Oct 19:38

President Trump announced the repatriation of two survivors from a US military strike on a suspected drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean to their home countries, Ecuador and Colombia.

AP News • 18 Oct 19:38

The United States military conducted a strike on a suspected drug-carrying submarine in the Caribbean, resulting in two fatalities and the capture of two survivors, who will be repatriated to Ecuador and Colombia.

CNN • 18 Oct 18:05

The United States has repatriated two survivors of a recent military strike on a suspected drug vessel in the Caribbean to their home countries, Ecuador and Colombia.

AP News • 17 Oct 22:08

The U.S. military has detained survivors following a strike on a suspected drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean, marking the first such incident with survivors since the operation began.

The Guardian • 17 Oct 20:21

President Trump asserts Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has proposed significant concessions to the U.S., coinciding with recent American military operations targeting alleged drug-trafficking vessels linked to Venezuela.

NBC News • 17 Oct 18:16

A U.S. military operation targeting a suspected Venezuelan drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean has resulted in survivors for the first time, marking a significant development in the ongoing campaign against narcotics smuggling.

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 17 Oct 16:39

The United States has escalated military activities in the Caribbean, including B-52 bomber flights and strikes on suspected drug-smuggling vessels, as part of efforts to pressure Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

The Guardian • 17 Oct 01:31

A recent US military operation targeting a suspected drug vessel in the Caribbean has resulted in survivors, marking a first in such actions and raising questions about the handling of the aftermath.

NBC News • 17 Oct 00:25

The U.S. military executed a strike on a vessel suspected of drug trafficking near Venezuela, resulting in survivors for the first time in such operations.

BBC • 17 Oct 00:20

The United States has carried out a sixth military strike on a vessel suspected of drug trafficking in the Caribbean, marking the first incident with reported survivors.

CBS News • 16 Oct 23:40

The U.S. military executed its sixth strike on a suspected drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean, marking the first instance with reported survivors.

CBS News • 14 Oct 18:10

The U.S. military has carried out its fifth strike on a vessel suspected of drug trafficking near Venezuela, resulting in six fatalities and escalating tensions over the legality of such actions.

AP News • 14 Oct 17:55

The United States has carried out a fifth military strike on a vessel suspected of drug trafficking near Venezuela, resulting in six fatalities, as announced by President Donald Trump.