US Conducts 35th Strike on Suspected Drug Boat in Pacific, First Since Maduro's Capture
The United States has launched its 35th strike against a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, with the latest operation occurring just days after the country captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
According to the U.S. Southern Command, intelligence confirmed that the vessel was operating along known narco-trafficking routes and engaging in illicit activities. The strike resulted in two fatalities and one survivor, who is currently receiving medical attention from the U.S. Coast Guard.
The latest operation marks a significant escalation of Washington's efforts to combat drug trafficking and narco-terrorism in the region. Maduro has been accused by the Trump administration of being involved in these activities, but he denies the allegations.
The strike comes as tensions between the US and Venezuela remain high following Maduro's capture on January 10th. Despite the Democratic-led war powers resolution advancing in the Senate, the White House managed to peel off enough Republican support to kill it. However, Democrats have vowed to continue pressing the issue.
The U.S. has been conducting regular strikes against suspected narco-trafficking vessels in the Pacific Ocean since September last year. The operation is part of a broader strategy aimed at disrupting drug smuggling routes and holding accountable those responsible for these crimes.
The Trump administration has accused Maduro's government of working with terrorist organizations and supporting gangs involved in narco-trafficking. However, Maduro denies these allegations and claims that his country is being unfairly targeted by the US.
The latest strike highlights the complexities and challenges of addressing the global issue of narco-trafficking. As Washington continues to push for accountability from Maduro's regime, it remains to be seen how this will play out in terms of diplomatic efforts and potential consequences for Venezuela.
The United States has launched its 35th strike against a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, with the latest operation occurring just days after the country captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
According to the U.S. Southern Command, intelligence confirmed that the vessel was operating along known narco-trafficking routes and engaging in illicit activities. The strike resulted in two fatalities and one survivor, who is currently receiving medical attention from the U.S. Coast Guard.
The latest operation marks a significant escalation of Washington's efforts to combat drug trafficking and narco-terrorism in the region. Maduro has been accused by the Trump administration of being involved in these activities, but he denies the allegations.
The strike comes as tensions between the US and Venezuela remain high following Maduro's capture on January 10th. Despite the Democratic-led war powers resolution advancing in the Senate, the White House managed to peel off enough Republican support to kill it. However, Democrats have vowed to continue pressing the issue.
The U.S. has been conducting regular strikes against suspected narco-trafficking vessels in the Pacific Ocean since September last year. The operation is part of a broader strategy aimed at disrupting drug smuggling routes and holding accountable those responsible for these crimes.
The Trump administration has accused Maduro's government of working with terrorist organizations and supporting gangs involved in narco-trafficking. However, Maduro denies these allegations and claims that his country is being unfairly targeted by the US.
The latest strike highlights the complexities and challenges of addressing the global issue of narco-trafficking. As Washington continues to push for accountability from Maduro's regime, it remains to be seen how this will play out in terms of diplomatic efforts and potential consequences for Venezuela.
. I mean, we all know that Nicolás Maduro's capture was a big deal, but the US response to it is like, wow... 35th strike already? 
It's like they're saying "hey, let's not forget about this issue". But, on a deeper note, what does this say about our priorities as global citizens? Are we so focused on solving one problem that we forget about the bigger picture? Maybe it's time for us to take a step back and think about the ripple effects of our actions 
. And let's be real, who's really winning in this game of cat and mouse between the US and Venezuela? Not the people, unfortunately 
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It seems like the US is really stepping up its game against narco-trafficking but at what cost? 35 strikes in just a few months is a lot, especially with 2 fatalities and only one survivor. 
How many more lives will be lost before we take action to address the root causes of this problem? 
We need to talk about poverty, inequality, and lack of opportunities that drive people into this lifestyle 
Let's focus on finding solutions that benefit everyone, not just punishing those involved in these crimes 
#NarcoTraffickingMatters #PeaceOverWar #VenezuelaUnites
35th strike already? it feels like we're always chasing the same cartel targets. does anyone know if the us has a plan to actually change anything or just keep on striking? Maduro's capture was supposed to lead to some answers, but so far it seems like just more of the same 
I'm getting sick of these US drone strikes in the Pacific 
. 35th one already?! That's insane! What's next, a strike every time someone eats too much avocado toast 
? Can't the US just let countries do their own thing and not interfere with each other's business? It's like they think they're above the law or something 
. And what's up with Maduro being accused of all these crimes? I don't see any evidence to back it up 
. Just more US imperialism trying to flex its muscles 
. We need to have a global conversation about this instead of just bombing people into silence 
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Maduro might be involved in some shady stuff, but do we really need to resort to violence? 
. The US is so focused on its own interests that they're not thinking about the long-term consequences. And what about the people caught in the middle – the Venezuelan citizens who are just trying to survive? 
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its like, super sus but also kinda expected given all the drama w/ venezuela rn. Maduro's capture just added fuel to the fire tho. i feel bad for the two ppl who lost their lives & the one who's still gettin medical attention 
i mean, we gotta address narco-trafficking or else it'll keep ruinin lives & economies everywhere. but at the same time, us is already doin 35 strikes?! its like, when will it end?? 
anywayz, this just highlights how complex all this is & how we need diplomatic efforts too 
. I mean, 35th strike already? It's like they're trying to prove a point or something 
. Can't we just talk things out instead of resorting to force? 
meanwhile 2 ppl died in the operation so idk, it's a big deal either way. i'm all about peace and diplomacy but if you can't have that with maduro then what? 
just saw that US is doing like 35th strike on some boat and i'm like what's going on? didn't know we were still dealing with this stuff. i feel bad for the people who died but it seems like they're not really making progress or something. Maduro is captured but it doesn't seem like he's getting any help from the US or anything. i mean, can't they just have a diplomatic convo instead of resorting to strikes? 
But on the other hand, if we don't take action now, who knows how bad things could get... 
35th strike already? like whats the point of even trying? Maduro's capture is just an excuse to keep bombing some random boat in the ocean 
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