WASHINGTON / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – The latest US military strikes against suspected drug smugglers in the Caribbean are raising questions. Despite the killing of at least 57 people, it remains unclear who exactly was affected. A confidential briefing in the US Congress caused frustration as the legal basis for the attacks remained unclear.
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Recent US military actions against suspected drug smugglers in the Caribbean have caused considerable controversy. At least 57 people were killed in at least 14 attacks on boats allegedly carrying drugs. But who exactly these people were remains unclear. This uncertainty is causing resentment in the US Congress, particularly among members of the House Armed Services Committee, who are demanding a clear legal basis for such actions.
During a confidential briefing, MPs present expressed disappointment at the lack of clarity and the absence of military lawyers, who were withdrawn shortly before the session began. According to Defense Ministry officials present, it was not necessary to positively establish the identities of the people on the attacked boats. It is enough to prove a connection to drug smuggling. This statement was met with criticism as it raises the question of whether the measures taken are legally and ethically justifiable.
The attacks are seen by the US government as necessary to curb drug smuggling, particularly cocaine, into the US. This comes in the context of the increasing threat of fentanyl, which was responsible for 70 percent of overdose deaths in 2023. But the effectiveness of these measures is being questioned by some lawmakers, like Rep. Jason Crow. He expressed doubts that the current strategy is actually having a significant impact on the flow of drugs.
The political debate surrounding the military strikes is heightened by concerns that these actions could lead to conflict with Venezuela. A corresponding draft resolution in the Senate, which is intended to prevent military action against Venezuela without congressional approval, is about to be voted on. These developments show that the question of military intervention in the fight against drug trafficking has not only legal but also geopolitical implications.
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