Why USG is keen to transfer any survivors: 1) If USG detains supposed “narco-terrorists“ under purported LOAC authority at GTMO, they will challenge their detention in court—exposing whole campaign to legal scrutiny. 2) If USG prosecutes them, then facts will undermine the political narrative.

Nick Turse(nickturse.bsky.social): SOUTHCOM attacked another boat in the Pacific Ocean. Two civilians were killed. One was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf and transferred to the Costa Rican Coast Guard. theintercept.com/2025/11/17/t...

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