Caribbean leaders are raising alarms over the increasing frequency of U.S. military operations in the region, particularly following a recent airstrike off Venezuela’s coast that resulted in six fatalities. This incident brings the total death toll from U.S. airstrikes in the Caribbean to forty-three since early September. The targeted vessel is the tenth suspected drug-trafficking boat struck in recent months, sparking widespread concern among regional leaders. Belize’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Francis Fonseca, has expressed deep unease over these developments, emphasizing the need to uphold international law and maintain the Caribbean as a zone of peace. Fonseca highlighted that CARICOM, the Caribbean Community, has issued a firm statement condemning the unilateral actions and extrajudicial killings. He stressed the importance of following due process in addressing criminal activities, rather than resorting to militarization. The growing military presence in the Caribbean Sea has prompted discussions among CARICOM members, who are united in their call for restraint and adherence to legal protocols.