US says 11 people killed in latest strikes on alleged drug boats
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US military officials reported that American forces launched strikes on three alleged drug-smuggling boats on Monday, resulting in 11 deaths. This action brings the total fatalities from US strikes to 145 since September, when the Trump administration authorized attacks on individuals deemed "narco-terrorists" on small vessels in known drug-trafficking routes, such as the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean. US Southern Command claims intelligence confirmed the vessels were involved in narco-trafficking operations, but the evidence has been questioned. The strikes come amid increased US military activity in the region, including the deployment of warships and recent actions against Venezuelan officials on drug charges. Some legal experts and advocacy groups have raised concerns about the legality and due process of these strikes.
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