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US Escalates Military Strikes on Drug Cartels

In a dramatic escalation of its counter-narcotics policy, the Trump administration has expanded military operations against Latin American drug cartels, treating trafficking vessels and semi-submersibles as legitimate military targets. Over the past month, U.S. forces have carried out at least eight strikes on suspected smuggling vessels, including the first known attack in the Eastern Pacific.

Beginning in early September, U.S. Navy assets sank or destroyed several boats off Venezuela and across the Caribbean. Most recently, American forces struck a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the Pacific, killing two alleged traffickers, followed days later by another strike that left three dead. The administration has formally declared that the United States is in a “non-international armed conflict” with drug-trafficking organisations, classifying them as “unlawful combatants” and equating their threat to that of terrorists.

This new approach marks a significant departure from traditional law-enforcement interdiction methods. The U.S. Navy has now deployed guided-missile destroyers, amphibious ships, and even a nuclear fast-attack submarine to Caribbean and Pacific waters, signalling a clear militarisation of America’s anti-cartel strategy.

While the White House argues these actions protect U.S. interests and deter trafficking networks, critics warn of potential overreach, risks of civilian casualties, and the uncertain legality of such strikes under international maritime law.

For global trade, the implications are clear: shipping routes through the Caribbean and Pacific could face heightened inspections, rerouting, and insurance costs as regional tension mounts — reshaping the security dynamics of key maritime corridors. Watch Clip

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