Donald Trump blows up Venezuelan boat: Was the US strike legal? Extrajudicial killing or self-defence?

Sep 5, 2025 - 12:30
Donald Trump blows up Venezuelan boat: Was the US strike legal? Extrajudicial killing or self-defence?

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President Trump's order to strike a Caribbean vessel allegedly carrying drugs for the Tren de Aragua cartel has ignited legal and ethical debates. Unlike past strikes, this action raises concerns about presidential power, legality, and international norms, especially without evidence of an imminent threat or justification under self-defense principles. The absence of a flag on the destroyed boat further complicates the matter under international law.

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