The US military attacked a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing three people, as part of a multi-month campaign by President Donald Trump's administration against alleged drug smugglers in Latin America. The attack occurred along known smuggling routes, but the military did not provide evidence that the ship was transporting drugs. A video released online showed the vessel catching fire after being struck. Trump claimed the US is in an 'armed conflict' with drug cartels and justified the attacks as necessary to stop the flow of drugs into the US. Critics question the legality and efficacy of
Bias read (Right): The article frames the US military actions as justified by Trump's administration, emphasizing the administration's stance against drug trafficking while questioning the legality and effectiveness of the attacks. It highlights Trump's rhetoric about an 'armed conflict' with cartels and presents his
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- press release AP News
