August 24, 2026

U.S. Military Strikes Vessel, Killing Two Accused Drug Smugglers

The U.S. military conducted a strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing two individuals accused of drug smuggling, according to U.S. Southern Command.
This operation is part of a broader campaign against drug trafficking, with over 60 strikes resulting in more than 210 deaths during the Trump administration.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans to expand U.S. military operations against criminal groups onto land in Colombia, Guatemala, and Honduras.

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