US EditionTruth About Struck Boats Is Nuanced
U.S. military strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats near Venezuela have killed over 60 people since early September, under orders from the Trump administration.
- Since early September, the U.S. military began attacking boats, killing more than 60 people.
- The Trump administration alleges the targeted boats were smuggling drugs, and those allegations preceded the U.S. military's attacks on the vessels.
- In Güiria, Venezuela, reports show strikes occurred off the coast and linked to maritime routes off the Venezuelan coast.
- The involvement of the U.S. military and the Trump administration makes the events notable, with observers describing the situation as nuanced given smuggling allegations and lethal strikes.
- The strikes complicate regional drug‑interdiction efforts, and coverage shows the situation remains active and unresolved in the region.
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