Trump Announces New US Attack on Venezuelan Boat in Caribbean

US Military Strikes Venezuelan Vessel in International Waters

President Donald Trump has announced that American forces conducted another military strike against a vessel from Venezuela, resulting in the deaths of three individuals he described as "terrorists." The operation, which Trump disclosed on his Truth Social platform, marks the second such incident this month amid escalating tensions in the Caribbean region.

Operation Details and Controversy

According to Trump's statement, the targeted boat belonged to a Venezuelan drug cartel and was allegedly en route to the United States. The attack occurred in international waters, with no American casualties reported. However, the President provided no concrete evidence to support claims that the vessel was involved in drug trafficking or that narcotics were onboard.

"These extremely violent drug cartels pose a threat to American security, our foreign policy, and American interests," Trump wrote in his social media post, accompanying his message with aerial footage of the military operation.

Escalating Regional Tensions

This latest incident follows a similar attack earlier this month that killed eleven people aboard a motorboat from Venezuela. That operation also lacked publicly presented evidence of drug trafficking, raising questions about the legal basis for US military actions in the region.

The situation has intensified diplomatic friction, with Venezuela accusing the United States of boarding a fishing vessel within its territorial waters over the weekend. In response to the growing crisis, Washington has deployed warships and stationed ten combat aircraft in Puerto Rico to support naval operations against drug cartels operating in the southern Caribbean.

Legal and Diplomatic Implications

The legal justification for these operations remains unclear, with international law experts questioning the authority under which the US is conducting military strikes against foreign vessels. Several Latin American drug cartels have been designated as terrorist organizations by the United States, potentially providing some legal framework for the actions.

Venezuela has not yet officially responded to Trump's latest announcement, but the pattern of military engagements suggests deteriorating relations between the two nations and potential further escalation in the strategically important Caribbean basin.