Caribbean Sea

The Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific are currently focal points of US military activity, primarily targeting Venezuela and alleged drug trafficking operations. These actions have intensified following the US military attack on Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. The US military's Southern Command is overseeing a significant presence in the Caribbean, including warships and troops, to enforce a "quarantine of sanctioned vessels" and control Venezuelan oil exports. Several Venezuela-linked oil tankers have been seized in the Caribbean Sea. Simultaneously, the US military is conducting strikes on vessels in the Eastern Pacific, claiming they are involved in narco-trafficking. These strikes have resulted in numerous deaths and injuries, raising human rights concerns. The FAA has issued warnings to pilots to exercise caution over the Eastern Pacific due to increased military activities. Allegations have surfaced regarding the US military disguising aircraft in drug boat attacks, potentially constituting a war crime. These events have sparked international criticism and legal challenges, particularly concerning the legality and ethics of the US military's actions in these regions.