US Attacks on South American Boats Kill Nearly 200, Cocaine Supply Unchanged
The Story
According to a report, the Trump administration has launched attacks on small boats off South America, killing nearly 200 people in a campaign meant to curb illicit drug flow to the United States. Nearly nine months into the operation, however, cocaine remains as easy to get in much of the US as before the strikes began. The findings are based on evaluations of street prices, lethal overdoses, drug purity, and seizures at US borders.
Key Facts
- US officials say the attacks aim to curb the flow of illicit drugs to the United States.
- Nearly 200 people have been killed in the campaign.
- The operation has been ongoing for nearly nine months.
- Cocaine is as easy to get in much of the United States as before the strikes.
- Evaluations are based on street prices, lethal overdoses, purity of samples, and drug seizures at US borders.
- The operation is described as the largest US military deployment in Latin America in decades.
- The article also notes that European airlines are still flying (a separate report on supply elasticity).
Conflicting Reports
No conflicting reports identified in the source article.
Still Unclear
It remains unclear why cocaine supply has not changed despite the military campaign, and what specific metrics define “as easy to get.”
Misconceptions
No widespread misconceptions addressed in the source article.
Key Figures
No specific individuals named in the source article.
Sources: marginalrevolution.com
