A bipartisan group of more than 70 legislators representing countries across North and South America, including the United States, Canada, and Colombia, has issued a joint appeal to the Trump administration. The lawmakers are calling for an immediate end to the U.S. military’s ongoing campaign of strikes against boats suspected of trafficking illegal drugs in international waters.

The coalition argues that the current strategy, which involves the use of force against vessels identified as drug-smuggling craft, has resulted in significant loss of life. They are urging a shift in policy toward approaches that prioritize human rights and regional cooperation over lethal interdiction. The lawmakers contend that the current campaign is not only deadly but potentially counterproductive to broader diplomatic goals in the Western Hemisphere.

While the report from The Hill highlights the scale of the coalition—noting the involvement of officials from multiple nations—it does not provide a specific response from the Trump administration or the Department of Defense regarding these demands. The current reporting focuses primarily on the lawmakers' petition, leaving the administration's justification for the strike campaign and the specific criteria used to identify targets unaddressed in this initial call to action. The disagreement between the lawmakers and the administration centers on whether these strikes are a necessary tool for national security or an excessive use of force that undermines international law and regional stability.