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A recurring theme in discussions about these strikes is the lack of transparency regarding the identities of those killed or targeted. The US has not released mug shots, names, or affiliations of the casualties, raising fears that innocent people, human trafficking victims, or low-level smugglers may have fallen victim to lethal force. This opacity fuels accusations of extrajudicial killings and hampers accountability.
The call for more transparency is echoed across diplomatic and political circles. Mexico and Colombia have criticized the strikes as disproportionate and outside legal bounds, emphasizing the importance of due process even amidst the hard realities of drug trafficking.