Lawmakers from across the Americas have united in a rare bipartisan push to halt the U.S. government’s controversial military strikes targeting suspected drug-smuggling vessels, arguing the campaign has escalated violence without addressing root causes. The bipartisan coalition, spanning North and South America, warns that the strikes—often lethal—risk deepening instability in the region while failing to curb narcotics trafficking effectively. Critics emphasize that the policy disproportionately harms civilians and local communities, raising concerns over human rights and diplomatic tensions. With the issue gaining momentum in Congress, the debate highlights a growing divide over how best to tackle transnational crime without exacerbating humanitarian crises.
{beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Lawmakers across Americas urge US to end drug boat strike campaign More than 70 lawmakers from North and South America, including the U.S., Canada and Colombia, are calling on the Trump administration to end its deadly strike campaign against alleged drug-smuggling boats in the...
