US Strikes Alleged Drug Vessel Off Colombia's Pacific Coast, Kills 2

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Trump's military strikes against drug boats exactly the kind of bold action needed to protect American lives from narco-terrorists poisoning communities. These targeted operations eliminate confirmed traffickers operating along known smuggling routes with intelligence-verified cargo. Traditional law enforcement approaches have clearly failed to stop this carnage.

These boat bombings on drug suspects in international waters amount to extrajudicial executions, killing innocent fishermen like Alejandro Carranza. It's no coincidence that vessels off Colombia have been targeted as Trump clashes with Petro — this is a politically motivated military campaign against Trump's rivals disguised as an anti-drug effort.

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