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May 5, 2026
U.S. Military Intensifies Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats in Caribbean, Killing Two
- The U.S. military's latest strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel resulted in two deaths on Monday.
- This operation is part of a broader campaign initiated by the Trump administration that has killed at least 188 people since September.
- Critics continue to question the legality of these strikes, citing a lack of evidence linking the vessels to drug transport.
4 Sources
- U.S. Military Strikes Boat in Caribbean, Killing 2May 5, 2026 at 5:01 AM · NYT
- Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in Caribbean, military saysMay 5, 2026 at 8:29 AM · CBS News
- US strikes another alleged drug boat, killing 2May 5, 2026 at 12:55 PM · The Hill
- Two dead after US launches another strike on alleged drug boat in the CaribbeanMay 5, 2026 at 4:47 PM · Independent