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US strikes on drug boats spark legal controversy
The US Navy has conducted strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats, resulting in over 50 vessels sunk and at least 177 deaths since September 2025. Critics argue the strikes are extrajudicial killings and question their effectiveness, while the Trump administration justifies them as self-defense against cartels. The policy is seen by some as aimed at rallying Trump's domestic base ahead of elections.
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US strikes on drug boats spark legal controversy
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