Trump allies dismiss reported attacks on Venezuelan boat strike survivors
The Americas,Latin America,South America,Drug Cartels,US Military,Washington Post
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Trump allies Sunday pushed back on a Washington Post report that alleges Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered additional strikes on survivors of attacks on suspected drug trafficking boats from Venezuela.
Why it matters: Legal experts have warned that the attacks could be illegal as the Trump administration ramps up its military presence around Venezuela, placing pressure on President Nicolás Maduro.
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