Washington — The United States carried out another strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Friday, the first since the U.S captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The strike — the 35th since Sept. 2, 2025 — killed two people and left one survivor, according to U.S. Southern Command. "Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations," Southern Command said.
Main Idea: The U.S. carried out a 35th strike on an alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific, killing two people and leaving one survivor, as pressure grows over President Trump’s Venezuela campaign.
Key Points:
More US strikes and war-powers fights can raise the risk of wider conflict and add uncertainty for taxpayers and communities.
A Coast Guard rescue and pressure on drug routes could help limit drug flow and improve public safety if the intelligence is right.
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