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U.S. military says strikes on three boats in eastern Pacific kill eight amid scrutiny in Congress
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The U.S. military says it conducted strikes on three boats accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on December 15, 2025, killing eight people it described as members of designated terrorist organizations. The operation, part of a broader Trump administration campaign against drug cartels, has intensified concerns in Congress over transparency and the legal basis for the use of force.
President Donald Trump announced that the United States will soon begin ground attacks against drug trafficking networks in Venezuela and other countries. The strategy aims to target known land routes identified by the Department of Defense. Trump emphasized that any nation involved in sending drugs to the US will face military action.
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Donald Trump's administration is considering direct military operations against Mexican cartels on national soil, using drones and CIA agents, according to an NBC News report. These actions would expand anti-drug efforts in the region, though no final decision has been made. President Claudia Sheinbaum has stressed bilateral cooperation without subordination.