Core Points - On October 14, U.S. President Trump announced the sinking of a drug trafficking vessel near Venezuela's coast, resulting in the death of six individuals [1][4] - This action marks the fifth military operation against alleged drug trafficking vessels in international waters off Venezuela since September, with a total of five vessels destroyed and 27 alleged traffickers killed [4] - The attack is part of the Trump administration's strategy to increase pressure on the Maduro government, which the U.S. accuses of facilitating drug trafficking and human trafficking [4] Military Actions - The U.S. military conducted the operation under the authorization of the Secretary of Defense, targeting a vessel linked to a terrorist organization involved in drug trafficking [4] - The operation was carried out in international waters, with no U.S. personnel reported injured [4] - The recent military actions may exacerbate tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, raising questions about the legality of such operations [4] Political Reactions - Some Republican lawmakers are demanding more information from the White House regarding the legal basis for the attack, while certain Democrats argue that these actions violate U.S. and international law [5] - The ongoing military operations could potentially hinder anti-drug efforts in the Caribbean, as they may provoke U.S. allies in the region, such as Colombia [4]