Sources & Methods Is the U.S. military killing drug smugglers or fishermen?
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Oct 23, 2025 
Eyder Peralta, an NPR international correspondent covering Latin America, and Greg Myre, NPR's national security correspondent in Tel Aviv, dive deep into pressing maritime and diplomatic issues. Eyder reveals how Trinidad's fishermen are living in fear of mistaken U.S. strikes amid suspicions that innocent lives may have been lost instead of drug smugglers. Meanwhile, Greg discusses the complexities of the Gaza ceasefire, U.S. diplomatic efforts, and the risks of overreaching claims. Both guests explore historical echoes of past U.S. interventions with a focus on current implications.
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Families Hold Funerals Without Bodies
- Families in Trinidad held funerals for men presumed killed after US strikes, sometimes without bodies.
- Eyder Peralta interviewed relatives who identified grainy drone images and suspected loved ones died at sea.
Night Fishing Now Fraught With Danger
- Fishermen in Trinidad fear nighttime trips because drones hover overhead and strikes happen at sea.
- Locals note Venezuelans pack goods the same way as drugs, creating high risk of mistaken identity.
Strikes Read As Pressure On Venezuela
- Caribbean analysts largely view the US strikes as part of a broader push against Maduro, not pure counter-narcotics.
- The heavy naval deployments and rhetoric signal an intentional show of force toward regime change.