Trump's Caribbean Killing Spree
The president's attacks, supposedly targeting drug cartels, serve a troubling political agenda.
On September 2, the US military sank a boat in the southern Caribbean, killing 11 people. Two more boats were hit on September 15 and 19, killing six more. An October attack off Venezuela's coast reported four fatalities.
Trump notified Congress of an "armed conflict" with drug cartels in the region. These murders were premeditated, following an executive order designating Latin American drug cartels as terrorist organizations.
Trump signed an executive order on the first day of his second term, designating Latin American drug cartels as terrorist organizations.
A month later, the State Department added Venezuela's Tren de Aragua to the list.
Author's summary: Trump's attacks on drug cartels in the Caribbean serve a political agenda.