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Stop the Militarization of the Caribbean: Demand a Just and Humane Approach to Drug Policy
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Target: President of the United States, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Congress
Goal: Urge the U.S. government to immediately end military operations in the Caribbean and adopt humane, evidence-based strategies to address drug trafficking and its root causes.
The U.S. military's deployment of warships and aircraft to the Caribbean in August 2025 represents a dangerous escalation of the so-called 'war on drugs.' While officials cite seizures and arrests as successes, history shows that militarized drug policies have failed to reduce trafficking, while fueling violence, destabilizing communities, and undermining the sovereignty of Latin American nations.
Labeling cartels as 'terrorist organizations' and treating drug trafficking as a military threat sets a troubling precedent. This approach risks civilian lives, deepens mistrust between the U.S. and its neighbors, and diverts resources from public health and harm reduction initiatives proven to save lives.
We stand with the people of Latin America who have voiced strong objections to this intervention. We demand a shift away from failed militarized tactics toward policies that prioritize social justice, public health, and international cooperation based on mutual respect.
Key Demands
- Immediately cease U.S. military operations targeting drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Latin America.
- End the designation of foreign drug cartels as 'terrorist organizations,' which expands military and legal powers without oversight.
- Redirect funding from military interventions to evidence-based public health, harm reduction, and community development programs in affected regions.
- Respect the sovereignty of Latin American nations and ensure all anti-drug efforts are based on genuine international cooperation and consent.
- Establish independent oversight and accountability for all U.S. actions related to international drug control.
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