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US military attacks in the Pacific: Four dead in drug fight!
US military attacks suspected drug smugglers in the Pacific: four dead. UN experts are concerned about violations of international law.
US military attacks in the Pacific: Four dead in drug fight!
The US military has struck again in the eastern Pacific. On a single day, October 28, 2025, three attacks were carried out on suspected drug smuggling boats, which led to a tragic result: According to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a total of 14 people were killed. But that was just the beginning. Today, Hegseth reported another attack, this time killing four people, all in international waters, far from any safe haven for narco-terrorists, he points out. The context of these military actions comes from a series of attacks that have been taking place in the region for weeks and have already claimed the lives of dozens of suspected smugglers. Hegseth aptly referred to these individuals as “narco-terrorists,” who he said have killed more U.S. citizens than al-Qaeda. Black Forest messenger reports on the military strategy aimed at combating drug trafficking, particularly focused in the Caribbean and off the coast of Colombia.
Tensions are high across the region. Since early September, U.S. forces have killed a total of 57 people in 13 strikes, with most of the actions taking place off the Venezuelan coast. daily news points out that the USA has also set up a military threat in the region, including the deployment of an aircraft carrier group. In addition, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is accused of having connections to the drug trade, which he vehemently denies.
International reactions and criticism
The US military measures have not gone without criticism. UN human rights experts express concerns and see these attacks as possible violations of international law. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has also expressed concern about increasing military activity on the high seas. It is emphasized that it is important to avoid further escalations and to resolve conflicts diplomatically.
The theatrical nature of these conflicts is not just a matter for the United States and Latin America. Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has described the aggressive military actions as a threat to the entire region. However, given the repeated attacks, Caribbean and Latin American countries cannot be confident that they will remain untouched as violence over control of the drug trade continues to escalate.
What remains are the unclear consequences of these aggressions both for the affected countries and for the civilian population. Given the politics on both sides of the front, it is clear that urgent action is needed to prevent further bloodshed and find a path towards a more peaceful and stable region.