The Latest Breaking News from the Eastern Pacific

US strikes a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing 2 people in first attack in months

US Southern Command has struck another vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two accused of trafficking drugs

The Guardian - US · Aug 24

US strikes another ‘drug boat’ in the Pacific as it prepares to expand campaign on land in Latin America

The death toll now exceeds 210 after more than 60 strikes by the Trump administration

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Fresh US strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat kills three - watch video

US military forces engaged a suspected drug trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific, leading to the death of three people. This action, which supports the anti-drug trafficking agenda of former President Trump, has sparked a debate about its legality and the overall effectiveness of such measures.

The Times of India · Jun 19

Three people killed as US military strikes another alleged narcotics boat in the Pacific Ocean

The US military said it targeted a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean late on Friday which its intelligence identified as a drug-trafficking vessel, killing three people on board. The US Southern Command said the boat was using known narco-trafficking maritime routes.

Euronews · Feb 21

Watch: US releases video of ‘lethal kinetic’ attack on alleged drug traffickers; 3 killed

The US Southern Command has released a video of what it described as a “lethal kinetic” strike on an alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific as part of Operation Southern Spear. The operation reportedly killed three people.

The Times of India · Feb 21

3 killed after US military strikes boat engaging in ‘narco-trafficking operation’

This strike brings the total number of deaths from the Trump administration's attacks on alleged drug boats to at least 148 people

The Independent UK · Feb 21

US military strikes three alleged drug-trafficking boats, killing 11 people

US forces struck three vessels in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean. Eleven individuals on board were killed. These actions are part of a campaign that began in September. The US military previously justified lethal strikes against suspected drug traffickers. This approach contrasts with earlier law enforcement methods.

The Times of India · Feb 17

Watch: US military shares video of kinetic strike on alleged drug boat in Eastern Pacific; two dead

The US military has released footage of a recent strike on an alleged drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific, stating that the boat was operating along what it described as “known narco-trafficking routes.” According to US officials, the strike resulted in the deaths of two individuals identified as “narco-terrorists,” while…

The Times of India · Feb 10

US strikes another alleged drug-trafficking boat in Eastern Pacific

The U.S. military says it has carried out another deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean

The Independent UK · Feb 6

Trump Officials Reportedly Discussed 'Phase Two' Of Operations Against Accused Cartels Led By Army Delta Force Units

Trump administration officials have discussed a follow-up operation to maritime strikes against alleged drug vessels in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean, according to a new report.

Latin Times · Dec 28, 2025