US strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in Pacific kills two
What to know about War on Drugs
The US military launched operation "Southern Spear" in early September, with President Donald Trump arguing Washington is effectively at war with drug cartels operating out of Latin America.
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What happened
The US military launched operation "Southern Spear" in early September, with President Donald Trump arguing Washington is effectively at war with drug cartels operating out of Latin America.
Why it matters
The United States military said on Monday it carried out a strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Pacific Ocean, killing two people.
Common ground
US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) said in a post on X that the strike, which took place on Sunday, targeted a vessel "operating along established narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific." "Confirmed intelligence revealed the vessel's active involvement…
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