U.S. lawmakers are pressing the Trump administration for explanations following reports of a controversial military operation targeting suspected Venezuelan drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean. The scrutiny comes amid allegations that a second strike was ordered to eliminate survivors of an initial attack.
Republican-led congressional committees responsible for Pentagon oversight have pledged to conduct “vigorous oversight” of the incident and the broader series of naval strikes carried out in recent months.
According to reports released on Friday, a U.S. strike on September 2 left two individuals alive. However, a follow-up attack was allegedly launched to enforce Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s reported directive to “kill everybody” on board. Hegseth has dismissed the story as “fake news,” while former President Donald Trump publicly expressed complete confidence in him.
The U.S. has significantly increased its military presence in the Caribbean, carrying out multiple lethal operations against suspected drug-smuggling vessels in international waters near Venezuela and Colombia. These actions are part of what officials describe as a strengthened anti-narcotics campaign.
Since early September, more than 80 people have reportedly been killed during these operations.
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