Nov 26 Dominican Republic grants U.S. access to restricted areas for its fight against drug trafficking By Dánica Coto, Associated Press It is the first major public agreement that the U.S. has struck with a Caribbean nation as it seeks friendly allies to support its attacks against alleged drug-smuggling boats in the region and beyond. Continue reading
Nov 12 Watch 6:42 U.S. carrier in Caribbean amid Venezuela tensions and outcry over drug boat strikes By Nick Schifrin, Kayan Taraporevala, Dan Sagalyn A U.S. aircraft carrier reached the Caribbean as part of the Trump administration’s escalating pressure campaign on Venezuela and its broader effort to combat drug trafficking. In recent months, the U.S. has killed dozens of people, prompting an outcry across… Continue watching
Oct 14 U.S. strikes another boat accused of carrying drugs near Venezuela, killing 6, Trump says By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press President Trump said Tuesday in a social media post six people aboard the vessel were killed and no U.S. forces were harmed. Continue reading