【环球财经】白宫：美正与贩毒集团处于“武装冲突”中

Core Points - The Trump administration submitted a memorandum to Congress stating that the U.S. is in a non-international armed conflict with drug trafficking organizations recognized as terrorist groups [1] - The memorandum accuses these drug cartels of being transnational organizations that continue to launch attacks throughout the Western Hemisphere [1] - The U.S. military recently sank three drug trafficking boats from Venezuela in the Caribbean Sea, resulting in 17 deaths, which the administration classified as "illegal combatants" [1] - Critics, including Democratic lawmakers, argue that the Trump administration has not provided credible legal justification or evidence for military actions against these groups [1] - The U.S. government previously offered a $50 million reward for the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro, alleging his involvement in drug trafficking [2] Summary by Sections U.S. Military Actions - The U.S. military has increased its presence in the Caribbean, deploying multiple warships under the pretext of combating drug trafficking [2] - The recent military actions have been criticized as an abuse of power by the Trump administration [1] Political Reactions - Democratic leaders in Congress have expressed concerns over the lack of credible legal basis for the military actions against drug cartels [1] - Venezuelan President Maduro has accused the U.S. of using military threats to instigate regime change in Venezuela and expand its military influence in Latin America [2]