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67 boat strikes. 221 dead. The cocaine hasn’t slowed, officials report.

First publishedJul 27, 09:00 UTC
Last updatedJul 27, 11:05 UTC · 12m ago
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67 boat strikes happened, resulting in 221 deaths. Officials report that cocaine trafficking by sea has not slowed down. The president claims Operation Southern Spear has ended drug trafficking by sea.

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There were 67 boat strikes. This caused 221 deaths. The president says Operation Southern Spear stopped sea drug trafficking, but officials disagree.

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This story is important because it shows the effectiveness of a government operation and the ongoing problem of drug trafficking.

In brief
What is Operation Southern Spear?
It is a government operation to stop drug trafficking by sea.
How many people died in the boat strikes?
221 people died.
Has cocaine trafficking by sea slowed down?
No, according to officials.
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The outlets frame the story differently, with some outlets questioning the effectiveness of Operation Southern Spear. The Washington Post Politics suggests that the operation has not been successful in stopping drug trafficking by sea.

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    Operation Southern Spear has been successful in stopping drug trafficking by sea

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    Washington Post Politicsclaims the operation has ended drug trafficking
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    Operation Southern Spear has not been successful in stopping drug trafficking by sea

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    Washington Post Politicsofficials disagree with the president's claim
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