💨 Abstract

On December 16, 2025, U.S. forces attacked three boats allegedly involved in drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific, killing eight people. This brings the total to 25 boats destroyed and 95 people killed in 23 attacks since September 2, 2025, all conducted without judicial procedures or congressional declaration of war. The operations have escalated tensions with Venezuela and Colombia, with leaders Nicolás Maduro and Gustavo Petro criticizing the U.S

Courtesy: WTOP Staff