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U.S. Military Strikes Drug Boat, Fatalities Rise to 83

11/17/2025

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The U.S. military conducted its 21st strike on a drug-trafficking boat, killing three people.
Southern Command confirmed the vessel was involved in narcotics smuggling in the Eastern Pacific, and the total fatalities from these strikes now stand at 83.
The Justice Department says no Congressional approval is required.
The United Kingdom has ceased intelligence sharing with the United States, and Colombia's president has halted cooperation until the strikes end.

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The U.S. military conducted its 21st strike on a drug-trafficking boat, killing three people.
Southern Command confirmed the vessel was involved in narcotics smuggling in the Eastern Pacific, and the total fatalities from these strikes now stand at 83.
The Justice Department says no Congressional approval is required.
The United Kingdom has ceased intelligence sharing with the United States, and Colombia's president has halted cooperation until the strikes end.