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US Strikes Against Suspected Drug Traffickers Kill Eight

Published January 1, 2026, 14:11
US Strikes Against Suspected Drug Traffickers Kill Eight

The US announced that it carried out new strikes against vessels believed to be involved in drug trafficking, resulting in the deaths of at least eight people. These raids are part of a broader military campaign launched in September in the Caribbean and the Pacific Ocean. President Trump has focused particularly on Venezuela, accusing the Maduro government of being involved in drug trafficking. US authorities claim that the vessels were moving along drug trafficking sea routes and that the raids were necessary to combat crime. According to SOUTHCOM, the strikes took place in the last 48 hours and destroyed five boats. Authorities report that the dead are classified as "narco-terrorists," a classification disputed by many. The legality of the US raids has been questioned by experts and opponents, while the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for an investigation into possible extrajudicial executions.