US military kills five people in strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats in Pacific
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The US military has conducted strikes against two boats suspected of drug trafficking in the Pacific off South America, marking its first such attacks in that region. The operations on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning resulted in five fatalities. Previously, at least seven other strikes were carried out in the Caribbean, leading to 32 deaths and escalating tensions with Colombia and Venezuela. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth likened the drug cartels to al-Qaeda, asserting a stance of no "refuge or forgiveness." Colombian President Gustavo Petro denounced the attacks as murder that violates international law. The CIA is reportedly providing intelligence for these operations, though details on target selection remain undisclosed.
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