Trump allies liken the bombing of alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific to Obama's drone killing campaign.
Trump allies liken the bombing of alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific to Obama’s drone killing campaign.
By Ali Harb and Brian Osgood
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Facing mounting criticism from their Democratic rivals and rights advocates, allies of United States President Donald Trump are increasingly invoking the so-called “war on terror” to justify his deadly strikes on boats around Latin America.
Analysts warn the US is using its ‘war on terror’ playbook for potential extrajudicial killings in Latin America.
US president says strikes on land to follow US attacks on suspected drug smuggling vessels in Caribbean, Pacific.
Legal experts say U.S. strikes against alleged members of Latin American drug cartels are pushing the bounds of international law.
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