Washington: Archbishop Timothy Broglio, head of the U.S. Military Services Archdiocese, has called on national leaders to ensure that operations against international drug cartels adhere to the principles of law and morality, warning against the use of “violence outside the law” in the effort to dismantle criminal networks.

In a statement issued on December 3, Archbishop Broglio acknowledged the necessity of confronting the global drug trade, describing efforts to disrupt powerful trafficking networks as “necessary and laudable.” However, he expressed serious concern over military strikes conducted in late 2025 across the Caribbean and Pacific regions, which have drawn criticism from human rights advocates for their alleged indiscriminate targeting and potential violation of legal norms

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