US Military Strikes on Alleged Drug Smugglers: What's Happening?

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The US military has carried out multiple lethal strikes on alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific.
At least 64 people have been killed in the strikes since September
The US has designated Latin American drug cartels as **terrorist organizations

Why is this happening?

The Trump administration has justified the attacks as a necessary escalation to stem the flow of drugs into the US.

What's next?

Lawmakers have demanded more information about the strikes, but the administration has been tight-lipped.

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Introduction to US Strikes

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