Did US Military Strikes Impact Caribbean Drug Trafficking?

On September 2, 2025, the US administration of Donald Trump launched a military campaign aimed at dismantling drug trafficking in the Caribbean. A deadly attack on a vessel and its 11 crew members was the first of many operations that defied international norms and the rule of law. What has been the result?InSight Crime has closely tracked the evolution of drug trafficking in the region, finding that these attacks may be temporarily disrupting certain routes, but they will not permanently halt the flow of drugs through the Caribbean.Did US Military Strikes Impact Caribbean Drug Trafficking? | Written and read by Alex Papadovassilakis.Visit insightcrime.org for more information.