白宫：美正与贩毒集团处于“武装冲突”中

Core Points - The Trump administration has 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 in the Caribbean, resulting in 17 deaths, which the administration classified as "illegal combatants" [1] - There is criticism from Democratic lawmakers regarding the legal basis for military actions against drug cartels, with claims that the administration has not provided credible evidence or intelligence [1] - The U.S. government has offered a $50 million reward for the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro, alleging his involvement in drug trafficking to the U.S. [2] - The U.S. has increased its military presence in the Caribbean under the pretext of combating drug trafficking, which Maduro claims is a threat to his regime [2]