Now, a Colombian citizen has returned home after narrowly surviving a US military strike. This dramatic intercept was aimed at a narco-submarine thought to be transporting illegal drugs across the Caribbean. The attack, which occurred off the coast of Venezuela, left the individual with severe brain trauma, raising concerns about the implications of such military operations.
Continuing efforts to fight against traffickers with drug trafficking-related violence US military executed this strike to protect against continued TCOs conducting operations in the area. Authorities suspected that the submarine was being used to smuggle illicit drugs. This scary incident with this dangerous campaign. Around Ohio it has been responsible for dozens of deaths in the Caribbean waters.
The Colombian survivor’s repatriation has drawn international condemnation over the tactics used by the US in its anti-drug operations. Critics of such strikes say they often result in significant collateral damage. Innocent civilians are killed in the crossfire, making the moral case for military force in drug enforcement operations highly questionable.
One Venezuelan, one Spanish and one Colombian national were aboard the submarine during the attack. As of this writing, local authorities have released no details about his identity. The scale and nature of the injuries suffered have raised alarm from national and international human rights advocates. Advocates have echoed these calls, demanding a deep investigation into the deadly strike and more accountability for military actions beyond US borders, including those executed in anti-drug operations.
The US government’s increased attention to drug trafficking in Latin America has received both praise and condemnation. Campaigners maintain that breaking up trafficking syndicates is the key. Critics highlight the need to put human rights and protecting civilians from harm at the center of these actions.
