U.S. Military Strikes on Drug Trafficking Boats in Caribbean Raise Legal Concerns
The Trump administration's military campaign against suspected drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean has resulted in a death toll of at least 199 people. This campaign, which began in September, has been marked by controversy, particularly due to reports of survivors being targeted in subsequent strikes. The U.S. Southern Command has been coordinating with the U.S. Coast Guard to notify them of any survivors, but these reports are often passed to countries closer to the strike locations. Legal experts have raised concerns that targeting survivors may violate laws governing armed conflict. 
