US Military Targets Drug Boats, Detains Survivors, Skips Due Process
The US military, according to The Guardian, has taken survivors of a recent 'drug boat' airstrike in the Caribbean into custody, unsure if they're 'prisoners of war' or 'criminal defendants.' This conveniently glosses over the fact that the US has been launching deadly attacks in the region since early September under the Trump administration's expanded 'drug war' efforts. One might wonder why a
military operation needs 'survivors' to figure out basic legal classifications after deploying lethal force in international waters. This isn't about drugs; it's about projecting unchecked power. The US has a rich history of unilateral military actions in Latin America, from supporting coups to invading sovereign nations, all under the guise of 'national security.' The silence in mainstream media
on the legality of such detentions, or the arbitrary designation of targets without due process, speaks volumes. How many 'suspected' boats get eliminated before we question if 'suspicion' is just a smokescreen for intervention?