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The Complicated and Troubling Situation in Venezuela and U.S. Policy

War Crimes and Military Actions: A Dark Turn

In a startling admission, U.S. military actions in Venezuela have come under scrutiny for potential war crimes. According to recent statements from the White House, Defense Department, and even former President Donald Trump, the United States military has been engaging in aggressive strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling cocaine from Venezuela into the United States. Specifically, after attacking a boat, if any survivors are found, U.S. forces are reportedly striking again—an action that violates longstanding international treaties governing warfare.