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Trump's Claims of Narco-Terrorists on Venezuela's Coast Debunked by AP Investigation The Associated Press has found that the U.S. military's attacks on boats off the coast of Venezuela have resulted in the deaths of over 60 people, contradicting claims by former President Donald Trump that the boat crews were narco-terrorists. According to the AP investigation, the individuals killed in the attacks were a diverse group, including a fisherman, a career criminal, a former military cadet, and a down-on-his-luck bus driver. The AP investigation, which was conducted in the Venezuelan seaside town of Güiria, revealed that the men had little in common beyond their hometown and the fact that they were among those killed in the U.S. military's attacks. Robert Sánchez, a 25-year-old fisherman, was one of the victims. Sánchez dropped out of school as a teenager and followed in his father's footsteps as a fisherman, earning a meager $100 per month. His friends and relatives described him as a hardworking and kind person who was struggling to make ends meet. Another victim, identified as a career criminal, had a history of run-ins with the law. A third victim, a former military cadet, had served in the Venezuelan military before turning to a life of crime. The fourth victim, a down-on-his-luck bus driver, was struggling to support his family and was desperate for work. The U.S. military's attacks on the boats began in early September, and since then, over 60 people have been killed. The AP investigation found that the U.S. military had been targeting boats that were suspected of being involved in narco-trafficking, but the evidence suggests that many of the victims were innocent civilians who were caught in the crossfire. According to the AP, the U.S. military's actions were based on intelligence that suggested the boats were carrying cocaine and other illicit substances. However, the investigation found that the intelligence was often flawed and that many of the boats were actually carrying legitimate cargo, such as fish and other seafood. The AP investigation raises questions about the accuracy of Trump's claims and the U.S. military's actions in Venezuela. The U.S. military's attacks on the boats have been widely criticized by human rights groups and other organizations, who argue that they have resulted in unnecessary civilian casualties and have failed to effectively disrupt narco-trafficking operations. In a statement, a spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Defense said that the military's actions were taken to disrupt narco-trafficking operations and to protect national security. However, the AP investigation suggests that the U.S. military's actions may have had the opposite effect, driving up tensions and creating more instability in the region. The AP investigation is a stark reminder of the complexities and nuances of the situation in Venezuela and the need for a more nuanced approach to addressing narco-trafficking and other security challenges in the region. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the U.S. military and other stakeholders will respond to the findings of the AP investigation.