USA: Trump pursuing controversial human-hunting actions in Venezuela
In a series of unexpected events, the United States has been engaged in military actions against vessels suspected of drug trafficking in international waters. The White House has justified these actions by classifying the victims as "drug terrorists."
The incidents, which began in early September, have raised concerns and sparked controversy across the globe. President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela, whose government has been accused of drug smuggling operations, made a statement at the beginning of the week following the second attack. He accused the United States of threatening Venezuela with bombs, death, and extortion.
The U.S. military is conducting these attacks without knowing who or what is on board the boats. This approach, which is a departure from traditional legal procedures, has been criticised as a disregard for international law and legal standards. Under President Trump, the U.S. is openly breaking international norms and disregarding legal standards in its military actions.
The victims of these attacks are primarily from the Global South. Trump has claimed a third attack on Tuesday, stating that three boats, not two, were taken out in the attacks. Despite a lack of physical evidence, there is now no doubt that the U.S. is militarily hunting down people suspected of drug trafficking.
However, the West remains largely silent in the face of these U.S. actions. The message from these actions is one of double standards. While the U.S. is openly breaking international law, it continues to push for adherence to legal standards in other regions.
The U.S. is killing suspects instead of arresting them and pursuing legal action. This approach has been met with criticism, with many questioning the fairness and legality of such actions. The U.S.'s approach to the fight against terror, it seems, is one where anything goes.
Venezuela, for its part, has denied initial claims that the first attack on a fishing boat was staged using AI-generated fake footage. The suspected drug traffickers targeted by the U.S. military attacks are vessels linked to Venezuelan drug smuggling operations, with at least one Venezuelan speedboat carrying alleged drug traffickers destroyed by U.S. forces under Trump's orders in the Caribbean Sea.
As these events unfold, the international community continues to watch with bated breath, waiting to see how this situation will develop and what the long-term implications will be for international relations and the rule of law.
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