The U.S. military struck a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on May 29, 2026, killing three men. U.S. Southern Command announced the operation via X, stating the vessel was operated by a designated terrorist organization engaged in narco-trafficking. The strike was the third such operation that week and was directed by Gen. Francis L. Donovan.
“Death toll from U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats climbs above 200”
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Strikes represent escalation of militarized drug war with over 200 deaths and raise due process concerns.
“Summary executions at sea and demand-side drivers”
Operations target narco-terror networks flooding U.S. communities with drugs under designated terrorist groups.
“Supply disruption and operational resolve”
Strikes expand state authority for summary executions without trials or oversight.
“Individual rights and prohibition-created black markets”
All views accept government narrative on threats while overlooking Cuban coordination and footage release.
“Verification standards and extraterritorial force normalization”
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