The USA attacked a boat suspected of drug trafficking in the Pacific, killing three people. Criticism of the legality of these attacks is growing.

American soldiers attacked a boat suspected of drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of three people. This is part of an extensive campaign by the Trump administration against traffickers from Latin America, which has led to at least 211 deaths in similar attacks since the beginning of this operation in September. U.S. Southern Command stated that the attacks target known smuggling routes but did not provide evidence that the boat was carrying drugs. President Trump justified the attacks as a necessary escalation in the war against cartels, but critics question the legality and effectiveness of these actions, considering that fentanyl, responsible for many overdoses, is often transported overland from Mexico. Senators have called on the Pentagon to release unedited videos of the attacks, and some voices within military law have raised concerns about the legality of the attacks, especially in cases where survivors were killed following a second strike. The Pentagon's Inspector General announced an assessment of compliance with the rules of engagement but will not analyze the legality of the attacks.