A US Navy admiral was ordered to authorize the second deadly strike on a Venezuelan boat, according to the White House. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth had previously authorized the initial attack which left two survivors who were killed in a subsequent blast.
Critics are questioning whether the strikes comply with international law, as two of those remaining on board survived and later died after another naval bombardment.
The US Navy has justified its operations in the Caribbean as part of an anti-narcotics initiative. The Trump administration claims that these strikes constitute a legitimate response to 'narco-terrorist groups', but many question whether they are legal under Geneva Conventions rules.
More than 80 people have been killed in strikes targeting alleged drug boats since early September, with little evidence provided about the alleged illicit cargo or the identity of those on board.
US officials claim that their actions are aimed at disrupting trafficking networks. The Venezuelan government has accused the US of trying to topple its regime and called for direct dialogue between the two nations.
The ongoing situation raises serious concerns over international law and the rule of engagement in armed conflicts.
This whole thing is just messed up . I mean, the US is saying they're doing it to stop narco-trafficking, but come on... 80 people dead and not a single concrete piece of evidence? That's some pretty sketchy stuff. And now the Venezuelan government is like, "Hey, you're trying to overthrow us!" Which side are we really on here?
I'm all for taking down these groups, but this is just a huge grey area. The Geneva Conventions are clear about protecting civilians in conflict zones. Is that not being followed? It's all very suspicious...
I'm not buying it when the US says these strikes are part of an anti-narcotics initiative . If that's true, why isn't there any solid evidence to back it up? Like, where's the proof that these boats were carrying illicit cargo? It seems like a classic case of 'we're gonna bomb you and then claim we did it for your own good' . And what about those two survivors who got killed in the first blast and then died after another naval bombardment? Doesn't that sound like a pretty big hole in their story to me? I'm not saying the US is trying to be malicious or anything, but we need more transparency here. The fact that so many people have been killed in these strikes without any clear justification is concerning . Can't we just get some solid answers from our leaders instead of making things up as we go along?
This whole thing is getting pretty murky, fam. I'm not sure what's more concerning, the fact that they're saying it's all about taking down narco-terrorists or whether they're just making stuff up as they go along . 80+ people dead and only a few bodies found? That doesn't sit right with me. And what's with the lack of evidence? Are we supposed to believe that these "narco-terrorist groups" are just random vessels floating around in the Caribbean waiting to be blown up ? It seems like a pretty convenient excuse for some big-time geo-politics .
I'm not gonna get into the Geneva Conventions thing, but at the very least we should expect some transparency here. What's going on is basically international law just getting thrown out the window . We need to figure out what's really going on and whether these strikes are actually doing anything useful or just creating more chaos .
I'm getting super worried about this whole thing... the US Navy's actions in the Caribbean are just so reckless, you know? They're basically saying "we don't need no evidence" when it comes to who's on that boat or what they're doing, and then they just go ahead and drop bombs. Like, what even is the point of that? And now we're hearing that two people who survived the initial attack ended up dying again after another strike... that's just not right.
And can someone please explain to me how this all fits into international law? I mean, I know there are Geneva Conventions and stuff, but it seems like the US is just winging it here. And what about those 80+ people who've been killed since September? Did they really have to die for some vague "anti-narcotics initiative"? It's all just so frustrating...
This whole thing is so fishy , you know? I mean, the US Navy says they're just trying to disrupt narco-trafficking networks, but like, how many people have to die before that's considered a legit move? 80+ dead and still no concrete evidence of what they're really after? That doesn't add up . And let's not forget about the two survivors who got killed in another blast... what even is the point of these strikes if you're just gonna keep killing people? The Venezuelan government has a point when they say it feels like an attempt to overthrow their regime, too - this all seems super suspicious . We need more transparency and accountability on both sides before we can even start discussing whether these strikes are legit or not
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this situation . It seems like we're seeing a perfect storm of geo-politics, power struggles, and what feels like a complete lack of transparency. I mean, 80+ people killed in strikes that are basically aimed at disrupting 'narco-terrorist groups' but is anyone even questioning where those groups are or who's behind the trafficking networks? It just feels like we're throwing bombs around without a clear plan or strategy.
And what really gets me is that we're talking about Geneva Conventions here, which were put in place to prevent exactly this kind of situation. If we can't even follow our own rules, how do we expect other countries to trust us? It's not just about international law, it's about basic human decency . We need to take a step back and think about what's really going on here before we keep throwing bombs around.
omg, this is getting crazy!!! like, what's next? Are we gonna start a war with Venezuela over some fish tacos? I'm no expert, but even I know that targeting civilian boats can be super sketchy... like, don't you need to check for, I don't know, actual bad guys before blowing stuff up? And 80+ people dead in the past month? that's just numbers, fam...
And what's with all these 'narco-terrorist groups' being a thing? sounds like some bad action movie villain to me . I mean, I know some countries have tough stuff on their borders, but is it really worth blowing up boats? And what about those two people who survived the initial attack? didn't they deserve some mercy?
lol what's goin on with these navy strikes?? 80+ people killed and like, nothing concrete about it they say it's anti-narcotics but i'm thinkin more like just another excuse for some major blowback from Trumps playbook i mean come on, who gets killed in a naval bombardment? That's some serious reckless behavior right there. And what's with the lack of evidence?? You can't just go around killin' people and expect everyone to buy into your narco-terrorist narrative The Venezuelan gov is straight up mad about it too, sayin it's all a ploy to overthrow their gov... yeah no kidding
lol what's next? are they gonna start a war over some narco-terrorists on boats i mean, come on, 80+ people dead and still no concrete proof of what's going on... it just reeks of "we're not really sure what we're doing" vibes. I get that they wanna disrupt trafficking networks but is that really enough to justify all this? and btw, isn't the US supposed to be a champion of human rights?
I'm freaking out about this ! How can the White House just keep ordering strikes on innocent boats without a clear plan? It's like they're playing a game of naval whack-a-mole, no matter how many people die. I mean, 80+ dead is crazy, but what are we even doing over there? We know so little about these alleged narco-terrorist groups and the cargo they're supposed to be transporting... it's like a bunch of assumptions being thrown around. And don't even get me started on the Geneva Conventions - if it doesn't explicitly say 'okay for this', shouldn't we follow the rules? What's going on with our diplomacy? Is the US just trying to muscle in on Venezuela's sovereignty and then claim they're doing good? This whole situation is super concerning and I need someone to explain what's really going on...
I'm really confused about this whole thing... like, I think it's super questionable whether these strikes are legit or not . On one hand, I get that the US is trying to combat narco-terrorist groups and all, but on the other hand, didn't they just have a naval bombardment that killed two people who were already survivors from a previous attack? Like, isn't that kinda harsh?
And then there's this thing about Geneva Conventions... I'm pretty sure that means something about not targeting civilians and all, but are we really sure they weren't on the boat? Maybe they were just, like, hanging out with some bad guys or something?
I don't know, man... it feels like there's a lot of conflicting information here. Like, I'm supposed to believe that the US is just trying to help Venezuela, but then the Venezuelan government is all "nope, you're trying to take over our country". Can we just get some clarity on this?
omg, what's going on with this whole thing? it seems like the US is just throwing around some heavy artillery without even checking if they're following the rules i mean, 80+ people killed and no concrete evidence of who's behind the alleged trafficking? that doesn't add up
and what's with all these naval bombardments? can't they just talk to each other like normal countries? the US is saying it's an anti-narcotics initiative but it feels like they're using it as a pretext to do whatever they want in the region
i'm not saying the Venezuelan government isn't suspicious, but direct dialogue with them instead of resorting to violence seems like a much better approach let's hope some voices from the international community speak up and make sure these actions are being held accountable
Wow, this whole thing is getting super complicated ! I mean, 80 people dead and nobody really knows what's going on... it just feels like the US is playing a game of 'shoot first, ask questions later' . And with Geneva Conventions being all about protecting civilians and not targeting non-combatants, it seems like they're kinda breaking those rules . I'm curious to see how this all goes down – will there be any real accountability?
I don't know if I'm right or wrong, but it feels like the US is just trying to cover their own backside with these naval attacks . They're saying they're fighting narco-terrorists, but is that really a valid excuse for killing people on boats? I mean, what even are 'narco-terrorist groups'... sounds like some pretty made-up thing .
And honestly, 80+ dead people is a lot to just shrug off and say it's all part of an anti-narcotics initiative . Don't get me wrong, I'm all for taking down bad guys, but not at the cost of so many innocent lives... unless that's what they're trying to prove, idk .
I think the international community needs to be a lot more vocal about these strikes and demand some real answers on whether they actually comply with Geneva Conventions . We can't just let our governments make up their own rules in the name of security .
idk how much more you can take with these US strikes , like what even is a narco-terrorist group anymore? sounds like just an excuse to bomb stuff w/ minimal evidence . 80+ dead in Sept alone... that's some serious escalation . and let's not forget the 2 guys who survived both blasts ... international law is literally crying out for help . can we please get some clarity on what's going on here? or is it just another US "diplomatic" effort to mess with Venezuela
What's going on here? First, we got an attack that kills 2 people, no big deal, right? But then another bombing happens and those 2 survivors end up dying... how does that even happen? They say it's to stop narco-terrorists but I don't see the evidence. Like, where's the proof these boats are carrying illegal stuff? And what about Geneva Conventions rules? Are we just ignoring them? And now we got 80+ people killed... that's a lot of civilians caught in the middle of a conflict. We need to know more about what's really going on before we start sending our navies around willy-nilly!
"When we're no longer able to love, there is only one thing left to do: stay with it until it's gone." The situation unfolding in the Caribbean is indeed a sad reminder of how easily tensions can escalate into violence, and the devastating consequences that follow. The fact that over 80 people have been killed since September, with little evidence provided, raises serious questions about accountability and the rule of law. We need to be vigilant and critically examine our actions, ensuring that we're not trampling on international norms.
omg u guys i cant even believe wut's going on rn like 80 ppl killed already?? and they're still killin boats without evidence lol what if its a mistake? or a setup? the US is just making this up as they go along, it's wild how they're using anti-narcotics as an excuse to just blow up anything that looks suspicious... i mean i get it, narco trafficking is no joke but can't we do this in a more human way? anyway, the fact that 2 ppl survived initial strike & then got killed again after another bombin is just straight up crazy so many questions about what's really goin on here and whether it's all legit or not...
idk why ppl are so quick 2 label these strikes as illegal ...i mean, what r we even talkin bout? a few dozen people die every day all over the world, but suddenly its a big deal when its americans doin it?
the thing is, these naval op's have been goin on 4 years now & nothin's changed. they're just tryna disrupt the narco trade & thats what they say dey r doin ...dunno if u guys think it's that simple.
anyway, gotta ask, wut's so special bout this boat? two people survived but still died after another hit...that ain't exactly a new thing in warfare . just wanna see some facts & evidence before jumpin 2 conclusions
. I mean, the US is saying they're doing it to stop narco-trafficking, but come on... 80 people dead and not a single concrete piece of evidence? That's some pretty sketchy stuff. And now the Venezuelan government is like, "Hey, you're trying to overthrow us!" 
Which side are we really on here?
. If that's true, why isn't there any solid evidence to back it up? Like, where's the proof that these boats were carrying illicit cargo? It seems like a classic case of 'we're gonna bomb you and then claim we did it for your own good' 
I'm not saying the US is trying to be malicious or anything, but we need more transparency here. The fact that so many people have been killed in these strikes without any clear justification is concerning 
. Can't we just get some solid answers from our leaders instead of making things up as we go along? 
. 80+ people dead and only a few bodies found? That doesn't sit right with me. And what's with the lack of evidence? Are we supposed to believe that these "narco-terrorist groups" are just random vessels floating around in the Caribbean waiting to be blown up 
? It seems like a pretty convenient excuse for some big-time geo-politics 
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, you know? I mean, the US Navy says they're just trying to disrupt narco-trafficking networks, but like, how many people have to die before that's considered a legit move? 80+ dead and still no concrete evidence of what they're really after? That doesn't add up 
. And let's not forget about the two survivors who got killed in another blast... what even is the point of these strikes if you're just gonna keep killing people? 
The Venezuelan government has a point when they say it feels like an attempt to overthrow their regime, too - this all seems super suspicious 
. We need to take a step back and think about what's really going on here before we keep throwing bombs around.
I'm no expert, but even I know that targeting civilian boats can be super sketchy... like, don't you need to check for, I don't know, actual bad guys before blowing stuff up? 
And 80+ people dead in the past month? that's just numbers, fam... 
. I mean, I know some countries have tough stuff on their borders, but is it really worth blowing up boats? 
The Venezuelan gov is straight up mad about it too, sayin it's all a ploy to overthrow their gov... yeah no kidding 
We know so little about these alleged narco-terrorist groups and the cargo they're supposed to be transporting... it's like a bunch of assumptions being thrown around. And don't even get me started on the Geneva Conventions - if it doesn't explicitly say 'okay for this', shouldn't we follow the rules? 
i mean, 80+ people killed and no concrete evidence of who's behind the alleged trafficking? that doesn't add up 
the US is saying it's an anti-narcotics initiative but it feels like they're using it as a pretext to do whatever they want in the region 
let's hope some voices from the international community speak up and make sure these actions are being held accountable 
. And with Geneva Conventions being all about protecting civilians and not targeting non-combatants, it seems like they're kinda breaking those rules 
. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for taking down bad guys, but not at the cost of so many innocent lives... unless that's what they're trying to prove, idk 
. We can't just let our governments make up their own rules in the name of security 
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... international law is literally crying out for help 
And what about Geneva Conventions rules? Are we just ignoring them? 
And now we got 80+ people killed... that's a lot of civilians caught in the middle of a conflict. We need to know more about what's really going on before we start sending our navies around willy-nilly! 
The situation unfolding in the Caribbean is indeed a sad reminder of how easily tensions can escalate into violence, and the devastating consequences that follow. The fact that over 80 people have been killed since September, with little evidence provided, raises serious questions about accountability and the rule of law. We need to be vigilant and critically examine our actions, ensuring that we're not trampling on international norms. 
...dunno if u guys think it's that simple.