The US military has confirmed that four people were killed in a strike on a boat in international waters in the Caribbean, marking the 20th such attack on suspected drug-trafficking vessels in recent months. The strike, authorized by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, was part of what has been named 'Operation Southern Spear,' which now involves around 12,000 US sailors and Marines in the region. Human rights experts have condemned the attacks as extrajudicial killings. Meanwhile, reports indicate that senior Trump administration officials have held multiple White House meetings to discuss potential military action against Venezuela. The military buildup, including the deployment of F-35s, warships, and the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, has drawn criticism from Latin American leaders who argue it violates the 2014 'Zone of Peace' agreement. A Reuters/Ipsos poll found limited US public support for the strikes or intervention in Venezuela, with only 21 percent backing military involvement.