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US Military Kills 4 in Caribbean Boat Strike

U.S. strike kills four on suspected drug boat in Caribbean, as campaign death toll tops 200.

The U.S. military conducted a strike in the Caribbean Sea on Tuesday, resulting in the death of four individuals, according to the U.S. Southern Command. This operation follows a series of controversial actions by the administration of President Donald Trump, which has been targeting alleged drug traffickers in Latin America. The struck vessel was reportedly involved in narco-trafficking, though the U.S. did not identify the victims or the exact location of the strike.

The command only mentioned that the boat was operating along known smuggling routes in the Caribbean region. No evidence of drug transportation was provided. Since the campaign began approximately a year ago, at least 227 people have been killed across 68 strikes. Human rights organizations have criticized these strikes, claiming they violate international law and amount to extrajudicial killings.

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