Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Department of Defense conducted airstrikes against four drug trafficking boats in the Eastern Pacific, resulting in 14 deaths among traffickers, as part of a broader strategy to combat drug-related terrorism [3]. Group 1: Military Actions - The airstrikes were executed under the directive of President Trump, targeting boats operated by drug trafficking terrorist organizations [3]. - The operations were carried out in international waters, with no U.S. personnel casualties reported [3]. - A survivor from the strikes has been rescued, with efforts coordinated by U.S. Southern Command and Mexican rescue agencies [3]. Group 2: Context and Implications - The Trump administration has classified the conflict with recognized terrorist drug groups as a non-international armed conflict [3]. - Since September, the U.S. has claimed to have sunk multiple "drug boats" off the coast of Venezuela, despite reports indicating that Venezuela is not a major source of drugs entering the U.S. [3]. - The Venezuelan government has accused the U.S. of using military threats to instigate regime change and expand military presence in Latin America [3].