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France Criticizes U.S. Strikes, Claims International Law Violations

11/12/2025

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France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot says U.S. Caribbean operations violate international law.
The United States has conducted 19 strikes on suspected drug vessels, causing 76 deaths.
U.S. officials confirmed the aircraft carrier Gerald Ford and additional assets.
Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelan President, says the buildup aims to destabilize his government.
Critics including Colombian President Gustavo Petro condemn the strikes, urging human rights over drug enforcement.

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France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot says U.S. Caribbean operations violate international law.
The United States has conducted 19 strikes on suspected drug vessels, causing 76 deaths.
U.S. officials confirmed the aircraft carrier Gerald Ford and additional assets.
Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelan President, says the buildup aims to destabilize his government.
Critics including Colombian President Gustavo Petro condemn the strikes, urging human rights over drug enforcement.