The Blowback of Binary Thinking: US Strategy on Latin American Waters The recent boat strike in the Caribbean Sea resulted in the deaths of three individuals, bringing the total number of people killed in such operations by the US military to at least 230.
This stark figure serves as a reminder of the human cost of a policy touted as key to combating drug trafficking in Latin America. Marco Rubio's comments on this issue suggest a nuanced shift in strategy.
The US Secretary of State emphasized the importance of working with allied countries and aligning with their laws, rather than relying solely on unilateral action.