US strikes on alleged drug boats may constitute ‘crimes against humanity’, UN finds

The US has carried out dozens of attacks on boats in the Pacific and Caribbean since September 2025, resulting in the deaths of over 230 people. This has led a UN special rapporteur to conclude that there are reasonable grounds to believe these attacks constituted crimes against humanity. The implications of this finding are significant, as it could lead to increased scrutiny of the US's anti-drug efforts and potentially affect international relations.

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The US strikes on alleged drug boats have resulted in significant loss of life, which could lead to increased tensions and instability in the region. This may negatively impact global markets, particularly those with exposure to the Pacific and Caribbean

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