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Rubio defends US drug cartel boat strikes in Latin America

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Senator Marco Rubio has defended the US military's strikes against suspected drug-trafficking boats in Latin American waters, emphasizing the need for aggressive action against cartels. He highlighted a growing alignment with conservative leaders in the region who are also committed to combating these criminal organizations. Despite criticism from rights groups and questions about the effectiveness of these operations, the US has continued its campaign, which has resulted in numerous fatalities. AI

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Rubio defends US drug cartel boat strikes in Latin America

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Rubio defends US strikes on boats, warns of drug cartel ‘cancer’

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended controversial strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats during a visit to Ecuador on Wednesday, arguing Latin American cartels would “eat these countries alive” if left unchecked. Hailing a new generation of conservative leaders emergi…

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