The US military conducted strikes on two vessels in the eastern Pacific, killing five individuals as part of a campaign against drug trafficking. This operation, ordered by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, has resulted in a total of 104 deaths since September. The strikes coincide with increased economic pressure on Venezuela, with Trump announcing a blockade of oil tankers. Maduro condemned US actions as 'modern piracy' and 'diplomacy of barbarism.' The legality of the strikes has been questioned by lawmakers and legal experts. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)