The U.S. military has recently escalated its airstrikes in the Caribbean, targeting vessels allegedly involved in drug trafficking, particularly near Venezuela. This military action has led to several controversial incidents, including the first known survivors of such strikes, raising concerns among local populations and lawmakers alike. Some reports indicate that the strikes have resulted in civilian casualties, prompting Trinidad and Tobago to investigate the potential involvement of its citizens. Meanwhile, President Trump insists that these operations are part of a broader drug war aimed at reducing narcoterrorism, claiming significant lives saved through these actions. However, the legality of these strikes is being questioned by Congress and international observers, with Venezuela asserting that these military operations constitute aggression against its sovereignty. As survivors of the strikes are sent back to their home countries, fears continue to mount in the region regarding the implications of U.S. military involvement.