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The U.S. military strike targeted the Tren de Aragua gang, designated a foreign terrorist organization, killing 11 suspected members to disrupt drug trafficking to the U.S.
- President Donald Trump announced a military strike by U.S. forces against a drug vessel linked to Tren de Aragua, resulting in the death of 11 individuals.
- The strike occurred in international waters while the vessel was allegedly transporting illegal narcotics to the U.S., as part of Trump's broader effort to combat drug cartels.
- Trump emphasized the need to deter drug smuggling, stating, 'Please let this serve as notice to anybody even thinking about bringing drugs into the United States of America.'
- Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro criticized the U.S. actions as an attempt for regime change in Venezuela, claiming to be super prepared for conflict.
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US obliteration of Caribbean boat was a clear violation of international ‘right to life’ laws – no matter who was on board
The moment before an alleged drug boat was hit in a targeted U.S. strike. @realDonaldTrump/Truth SocialThe U.S. government is justifying its lethal destruction of a boat suspected of transporting illegal drugs in the Caribbean as an attack on “narco-terrorists.” But as an expert on international law, I know that line of argument goes nowhere. Even if, as the U.S. claims, the 11 people killed in the Sept. 2, 2025, U.S. Naval strike were members o…
The government of Donald Trump again defended the attack that the United States carried out on Tuesday against a boat that had allegedly sailed loaded with drugs from Venezuela. White House spokesman Anna Kelly told EFE that the attack “was carried out against the operations of an organization designated as a terrorist and in defense of U.S. national interests and for the collective self-defense of other nations that have suffered for a long tim…
Was the Venezuela gang's 'fast boat' crew bent on terrorism?
US President Donald Trump released dramatic footage of a “fast boat,” described as belonging to the Tren de Aragua criminal gang, destroyed somewhere in international waters off the coast of Venezuela. According to Trump, all 11 occupants of the boat died when it exploded. One question that lingers over this event, which marked a major […] The post Was the Venezuela gang’s ‘fast boat’ crew bent on terrorism? appeared first on Asia Times.
Rand Paul Branded “Insufferable Clown” For Coming Out AGAINST Trump’s Narco Boat Strike
Senator Rand Paul has once again raised the hackles of Trump’s base by expressing opposition to the President’s decision to conduct a military strike on a Venezuelan vessel full of drugs and narcoterrorists. As we highlighted, Trump cabinet officials have indicated this strike is just the beginning. Hegseth: Narco Boat Strike Is “Only The Beginning” Watch: Vance Scolds Reporter For Complaining About Taking Out Narcoterrorists In an appearance …
'Details still remain murky' as Trump admin struggles to keep new story straight
The New Republic reports President Donald Trump’s administration keeps changing its story to justify an unprecedented military strike on an alleged Venezuelan cartel boat transporting drugs. Department of Defense officials privately expressed concerns that the government had changed details of its story about the strike that killed 11 people, according to a Thursday report by the New York Times. The New Republic reports Secretary of State Marco …
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