In the coastal towns of Venezuela, the U.S. military’s recent crackdown on alleged drug smuggling has left a trail of devastation, claiming the lives of over 60 individuals since early September. Among the dead are a struggling fisherman, a career criminal, a former military cadet, and a bus driver facing financial ruin. These men, hailing from the impoverished Paria Peninsula, were drawn into the dangerous world of drug trafficking by economic desperation.
Trump has accused boat crews of being narco-terrorists. The truth, AP found, is more nuanced
