US strikes vessel in eastern Pacific, killing 2 people in first attack in months

The United States military launched a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Sunday, resulting in the death of two individuals. This marks the first such attack in months, following a two-month pause. The incident occurred as part of a nearly year-long campaign by the US to bomb alleged drug boats off Latin America's Caribbean coast and in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

The campaign has resulted in the death of 223 people and the destruction of 64 speedboats, three "low profile" ships, and a semi-submersible craft. The military claimed the strike targeted a low-profile vessel operating along established narcotrafficking routes. However, no evidence was provided to confirm the vessel was carrying drugs.

General Francis Donovan, leading US Southern Command, emphasized the commitment to disrupting narco-terrorist operations and eliminating cartel terror across the region. The strike comes amid efforts by the Trump administration to extend its offensive to land across multiple Latin American countries, with Colombia, Guatemala, and Honduras reportedly agreeing to joint military operations against criminal groups.

As of now, there have been over 20 search and rescue efforts following the strikes, but most survivors have not been found.