The US military's deadly air strikes in the Caribbean Sea have claimed another three lives, bringing the total to 133 since September 2025. The US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) confirmed the lethal strike, but once again failed to provide evidence that the targets were drug traffickers, as claimed. This is despite international law and human rights experts' warnings that such attacks amount to extrajudicial executions, even if the targets are suspected drug dealers.
The US has now conducted approximately 38 attacks on 40 vessels in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean Sea, resulting in at least 133 deaths. This includes an earlier attack that killed two people. The situation is further complicated by the ongoing political tensions, with protesters marching in Venezuela as the National Assembly considers an amnesty bill. Meanwhile, the African Union holds a summit, with Trump's potential visit to Venezuela following the abduction of Maduro adding another layer of complexity to the region's already fraught dynamics.
