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83 Dead in Controversial U.S. Anti-Drug Strikes

12/5/2025

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Story summary
  • Over three months, 21 strikes in the Caribbean and Pacific have resulted in at least 83 deaths, many of them civilian smugglers.
  • The operations have occurred with minimal legal oversight.
  • This has prompted questions about Congress's role, as the Republican majority appears to relinquish war powers to the presidency.
  • The ongoing anti-drug efforts highlight complexities for civilian safety and governance in the United States.