US Navy Attacks Drug Boat in Caribbean Sea
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* US Actions in Venezuela: The Trump management asserts the US is already “at war” with Venezuelan narco-terrorist groups,justifying recent attacks. They’ve authorized covert CIA operations within Venezuela, fueling speculation about a potential attempt to overthrow President Nicolás Maduro. The US is also increasing its military presence in the Caribbean.
* Legality Questioned: Legal experts and Democratic politicians are challenging the legality of these attacks. Venezuela has appealed to the UN Security council to declare them illegal.
* Recent Attack & Casualties: A US bombing of a boat off the Venezuelan coast on Tuesday killed six people, including two citizens of Trinidad and Tobago – Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo.
* Conflicting Accounts: Trump claims the victims were “narco-terrorists” carrying drugs, but families deny these accusations. Joseph’s mother points out the violation of maritime law (stopping a vessel before destroying it).
* rising Death Toll: At least 27 people have been killed in US boat attacks off the Venezuelan coast. The administration justifies these raids as necessary to prevent drug smuggling into the US.
* Background on Victims: Rishi Samaroo had a prior conviction for a 2009 murder and was released from prison in 2021.