The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has condemned recent US military strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, labeling them as “unacceptable” and urging an immediate halt. The operations, which have reportedly resulted in at least 61 fatalities since early September, have raised concerns over their compliance with international human rights law. While the US government justifies these strikes as essential for combating drug trafficking, critics, including the UN, question their legality and proportionality outside armed conflict contexts. This situation has heightened regional tensions, particularly with Venezuela accusing the US of misusing anti-drug operations for political ends, emphasizing the need for a reevaluation of military strategies in addressing drug-related issues.