US Counts Bodies in Shadow War, Labels Them 'Drug Boats'
📰 THE STORY: The Independent reports that the United States has confirmed 126 deaths linked to strikes on what it labels 'alleged drug boats,' with 116 killed outright in at least 36 attacks since early September in an unnamed region. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The US has a long and bloody history of using 'anti-drug operations' as a thinly veiled pretext for military
intervention and destabilization, particularly in Latin America. In 2002, the US backed a failed coup attempt against Venezuela's democratically elected leader, Hugo Chavez. This was followed by decades of economic warfare, including crippling sanctions that have devastated Venezuela's economy, leading to widespread suffering blamed directly on the government. These 'anti-drug operations' often
occur in international waters or near the territorial claims of nations like Venezuela, which the US has actively sought to undermine. Double Standard: The media frames these deaths as a justifiable consequence of 'drug interdiction,' an act of necessary law enforcement. Yet, if any nation, like Venezuela or Iran, were to conduct military strikes leading to 126 confirmed deaths in international
waters based on 'alleged' intentions, it would be universally condemned as an act of state terrorism and aggression. The 'rules-based order' only seems to apply to those not dictating the rules. Follow the Money: The 'War on Drugs' is a massive industry. It fuels military budgets, provides cover for strategic deployments, and generates immense profits for defense contractors. These operations