Facts to Inform the Debate About the U.S. Government’s Anti-Drug Offensive in the Americas

This analysis documents 19 U.S. military strikes on civilian vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific between September and November 2025, resulting in at least 76 deaths. Evidence indicates that these operations lack legal authorization and have no measurable impact on drug supply or organized crime. The findings highlight declining overdose deaths in the United States due to public health measures and underscore the limits and risks of militarized drug control strategies.