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US Military Strikes DTOs in Latin America: 83 Killed

11/18/2025

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The Intercept reports U.S. military strikes against Designated Terrorist Organizations (DTOs) in Latin America and the Caribbean.
U.S. President Donald Trump justifies the actions under Article II authority and self-defense.
The Pentagon reports 83 killed and 2 captured since November 1, 2025.
The strikes mark a shift from traditional law enforcement in the war on drugs.
The Pentagon has withheld information from Congress and the public, raising legality concerns.

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The Intercept reports U.S. military strikes against Designated Terrorist Organizations (DTOs) in Latin America and the Caribbean.
U.S. President Donald Trump justifies the actions under Article II authority and self-defense.
The Pentagon reports 83 killed and 2 captured since November 1, 2025.
The strikes mark a shift from traditional law enforcement in the war on drugs.
The Pentagon has withheld information from Congress and the public, raising legality concerns.