U.S. announces another strike on an alleged drug boat

Geopolitical & Military Operations - US Southern Command reports another boat strike in the Eastern Pacific, resulting in four fatalities [1] - Since September 2nd, there have been approximately two dozen strikes [2] - Controversy surrounds the legality of the initial strike and subsequent strikes, particularly concerning survivors in the water [2][3] - Admiral Bradley and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegs have been justifying the decision to members of Congress and senators [4] - Concerns exist regarding the "double tap" strategy, even among Republicans [5] - Strikes are occurring in both the Eastern Pacific and the Caribbean, roughly in equal proportions [6] Economic & Political Strategy - The US has shifted from a largely military-based pressure campaign to an economic one against Venezuela [6] - The US seized an oil tanker last week [6] - President Trump intends to halt all sanctioned tankers [7] - The Trump administration aims to pressure Nicholas Maduro, with a stated interest in both drugs and oil [7]