US Military Strike on Suspected Drug Boat in Pacific Results in Casualty
The U.S. military conducted a strike on a vessel suspected of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in one fatality and two survivors. This action is part of an ongoing campaign by the Trump administration targeting alleged drug-trafficking vessels in Latin American waters. Since the campaign's inception in September, at least 194 individuals have been killed. The Pentagon's inspector general is reviewing whether the military adhered to established targeting protocols during these operations. The legality of the strikes has been questioned by some lawmakers and legal experts, though the review will not address this aspect. 
