Nov 1, 2025 #WarPowersAct
In
a bold move, the Trump administration has told Congress that the War
Powers Resolution of 1973 doesn’t apply to recent U.S. military strikes
against Latin American drug cartels.
Officials claim these operations
are not “hostilities,” meaning the President can authorize targeted
strikes abroad without congressional approval.
- These missions, including Navy drone and air strikes in the Caribbean and Pacific, are part of a larger campaign to protect U.S. borders from narcotics-related threats.
- However, this decision sparks serious legal and constitutional debates, with lawmakers from both parties questioning whether it sets a dangerous precedent.
- Experts also warn of potential international law violations and rising diplomatic tensions
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A timeline of US attacks in the Caribbean
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