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Trump's Controversial Strikes on Drug Smuggling Boats Continue

1/4/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump has authorized strikes on boats allegedly smuggling drugs from South America since September 2026, killing at least 115.
The latest strike on Wednesday killed five people.
Experts criticize the campaign as illegal, citing weak legal justifications and lack of evidence.
The first attack occurred on September 2, 2026, against a Venezuelan boat that reportedly turned around.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has authorized strikes on boats allegedly smuggling drugs from South America since September 2026, killing at least 115.
The latest strike on Wednesday killed five people.
Experts criticize the campaign as illegal, citing weak legal justifications and lack of evidence.
The first attack occurred on September 2, 2026, against a Venezuelan boat that reportedly turned around.