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Defense Secretary Hegseth ordered Caribbean strikes killing 13, sparking claims of war crimes amid unconfirmed Pentagon allegations.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is accused of ordering a U.S. military strike in the Caribbean that killed 11 people on a suspected drug-smuggling boat, followed by a second strike that killed two survivors, according to multiple reports citing unnamed officials.
The Pentagon has not confirmed the order, calling the allegations false, while the administration claims the campaign against drug cartels is lawful under a newly declared "non-international armed conflict."
Critics, including legal experts and lawmakers, argue the actions may violate international law and constitute war crimes or extrajudicial killings, especially given the lack of imminent threat from the survivors.
Since September, over 20 strikes have resulted in more than 80 deaths, with the Justice Department reportedly shielding personnel from prosecution.
El Secretario de Defensa Hegseth ordenó ataques en el Caribe matando a 13, lo que provocó denuncias de crímenes de guerra en medio de acusaciones no confirmadas del Pentágono.