In a significant military operation, the US conducted airstrikes on an alleged drug vessel off the coast of Venezuela, which officials claim is linked to the Tren de Aragua gang. This strike, ordered by Trump, has provoked strong reactions from Venezuelan authorities, with President Maduro denouncing it as a military threat. Following the strike, which resulted in the death of 11 individuals, political figures such as Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth have expressed their support for further military actions against drug trafficking in the region, stating that this will not be the last intervention. Experts are raising questions about the legality and ethics of the attack, with some labeling it as potential extrajudicial killings. The Pentagon has promised more strikes are on the horizon to address cartel-related activities, marking a possible shift in the US drug interdiction strategy.