The US military hit a ship on January 23rd. This was in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The US military thought the ship helped bad groups. Two people on the ship died. They are looking for one more person.
This is the first big hit by the US this year. The US government is doing more in Latin America. A special team did the mission. They think the ship was moving drugs.
The US military is doing more. About 125 people have died in these hits. This hit is one of many. The US Coast Guard is helping to search. But the sea is rough.
The US military said the ship moved drugs. That is why they hit it. The government is doing more in Latin America. They are watching the Caribbean Sea. They want to stop ships with terrorists and drugs.
Some people are worried. They worry about people getting hurt. They also ask about people who live.
This hit was after action in Venezuela. A leader there lost his power. He may face drug charges. President Trump is doing things in Latin America. Other leaders are watching. These hits may cause more worry.