France Says US Military Actions in Caribbean Breach Law

At the sidelines of the G7 foreign-ministers’ meeting in Canada, France’s Foreign Minister Jean‑Noël Barrot voiced serious concerns over recent U.S. military activity in the Caribbean, saying the operations “violate international law”.

Barrot warned that France has a direct stake in regional stability, citing its overseas territories in the Caribbean where more than a million French citizens reside.

He said: “We have observed with concern the military operations in the Caribbean region… because France has a presence in this region through its overseas territories.”

“We have observed with concern the military operations in the Caribbean region… because France has a presence in this region through its overseas territories.”

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According to reports, the U.S. military has conducted at least 19 strikes on suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean and off Latin America’s Pacific coast, killing at least 76 people. The U.S. Navy has also deployed the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, eight warships, a nuclear submarine, and F-35 jets to the region.

Barrot warned that the buildup could destabilize the area and threaten French overseas territories such as Guadeloupe and Martinique. He urged Washington to avoid escalating tensions.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has accused the U.S. of using its military presence to pressure his government, further straining relations in the region.

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France’s criticism reflects broader concerns among U.S. allies over military actions outside traditional NATO areas. The growing militarization of the Caribbean has raised questions about sovereignty, maritime law, and regional security.