112 Deaths and 'Armed Conflict': Trump Administration Drug Cartel Military Operation 2025 Escalates
US Southern Command has killed 5 more in the ongoing Trump administration drug cartel military operation 2025. Total deaths reach 112 as tensions with Venezuela rise.
Is it a drug bust or a full-scale war? With at least 112 lives lost since September, the US military's maritime campaign has reached a bloody turning point. US Southern Command announced Wednesday it's killed at least five people in a fresh strike on alleged smuggling vessels, marking yet another chapter in the White House's aggressive crackdown.
Controversy Surrounding the Trump Administration Drug Cartel Military Operation 2025
The military hasn't provided specific evidence for the latest engagement but claims the vessels were part of a known narco-trafficking convoy. Video footage shared by the military shows boats in close formation before being struck. While three suspects died in the initial engagement, two more were killed in a follow-up strike. According to Reuters, the US Coast Guard has deployed a C-130 aircraft to search for eight survivors who abandoned ship in the Pacific.
The decision to launch a search and rescue effort is notable. In early September 2025, the military faced heavy scrutiny after killing survivors of an attack with a second strike on their disabled boat. While Democratic lawmakers call these tactics a crime, the Trump administration insists it's engaged in an 'armed conflict' where such force is legal.
The Venezuela Connection and CIA Involvement
The escalation isn't just about drugs; it's a direct pressure campaign against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Washington has deployed over 15,000 troops to the region and recently conducted its first known land operation in Venezuela. While the military didn't claim the land strike, President Trump hinted at authorized CIA covert operations. Caracas denies trafficking charges, claiming the US simply wants to seize the world's largest oil reserves.
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