Recent U.S. military operations in the Eastern Pacific have involved multiple strikes against vessels suspected of drug trafficking. These operations have resulted in significant casualties, including the deaths of two individuals in a strike off Costa Rica, while leaving several survivors. The Pentagon acknowledges ongoing military actions against alleged drug boats, stating that these strikes are part of a broader strategy to combat narcotics trafficking in Central and South America. However, there is growing concern over the legality and effectiveness of such strikes, with human rights advocates calling them extrajudicial. Despite the strikes, U.S. officials, including military generals, have voiced that these aggressive tactics may not address the root causes of drug-related issues in the region.