Group 1 - The U.S. Southern Command reported that the military attacked three boats suspected of drug trafficking, resulting in eight deaths [1][2] - The operation was conducted under the direction of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the Eastern Pacific, with a video showing the boats being destroyed [1][2] - The attacks are part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to pressure Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and combat drug trafficking in the region [2][4] Group 2 - Trump has classified fentanyl as a "weapon of mass destruction" to intensify efforts against drug smuggling from Latin America [5] - This classification allows the Department of Homeland Security to utilize funds allocated for detecting and eliminating weapons of mass destruction [5][6] - The administration is considering expanding its operations from maritime to land-based targets related to drug production [5][6] Group 3 - There is growing scrutiny from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers regarding the legality of these military actions, with calls for briefings from Secretary Hegseth [2][3] - Legal experts question whether the attacks violate international law and the legitimacy of the claims regarding the boats' intentions [4] - Maduro has threatened a "full uprising" if his country faces foreign attacks, indicating potential geopolitical ramifications [4]
美军“禁毒战”再炸三船,特朗普定性芬太尼为“大规模杀伤性武器”
Jin Rong Jie·2025-12-16 06:27