- The U.S. military struck two vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Sunday, killing six people, as part of an ongoing anti-drug campaign.
- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed the vessels were carrying narcotics and operating along known trafficking routes, posting videos showing the boats being destroyed.
- The Trump administration has not publicly provided evidence supporting these claims, prompting calls from lawmakers, legal experts, foreign leaders, and families of the deceased for proof.
- The United Nations human rights chief criticized the strikes as potential violations of international human rights law. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro calls the strikes illegal and an act of aggression, accusing Trump of seeking to overthrow his government.
- The U.S. has carried out at least 19 strikes, resulting in over 75 deaths, since the campaign began in September.
US Strikes Two Alleged Drug Boats in Pacific, Killing Six
