DATA & FIGURES
The US military has killed at least 211 people in boat strikes since the Trump administration began targeting alleged 'narcoterrorists' in early September.
THE SCENARIO
The US military's campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America is part of a broader effort to stem the flow of drugs into the United States and reduce fatal overdoses.
DIRECT QUOTE
"We are here because of you: a majority of our funding comes directly from people like you responding to messages like this." — The Guardian, Independent News Organization**
BBN INSIGHT
The US military's campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America raises important questions about the effectiveness and legality of the boat strikes.