May 6, 2026

U.S. Military Intensifies Strikes on Suspected Drug Boats, Raising Legal Concerns

The U.S. military conducted another strike on a suspected drug boat, killing three men, following a similar attack that killed two individuals a day earlier.
Since early September, the military's operations against alleged drug trafficking have resulted in at least 191 deaths, raising concerns about their legality and evidence.
President Trump has declared an 'armed conflict' with drug cartels, justifying the strikes as necessary to combat drug flow and overdoses in the U.S.