Five killed in strikes on alleged drug boats in eastern Pacific, US military says
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US military strikes killed five people on alleged drug boats in the eastern Pacific.
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The US military reported killing five people and leaving one survivor after blowing up two boats accused of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Saturday. These attacks bring the total number of people killed in US military boat strikes to at least 168 since early September. The Trump administration is pursuing a campaign against alleged "narcoterrorists" in Latin America. This action occurs as the White House also prepares for a naval blockade of Iranian ports.
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The Trump administration is pursuing a campaign against alleged "narcoterrorists" in Latin America and preparing for a naval blockade of Iranian ports.
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