Colombian President Claims U.S. Airstrike Targeted Boat with Citizens on Board

Colombian President Gustavo Petro alleges a U.S. airstrike targeted a boat carrying Colombian citizens, intensifying tensions amid the U.S. anti-drug trafficking campaign in the Caribbean.

• On Wednesday, President Gustavo Petro stated that a U.S. airstrike recently hit a boat believed to be carrying Colombian citizens, raising concerns over civilian safety.
• Petro expressed his concerns via X, asserting that a new conflict zone has emerged in the Caribbean, potentially jeopardizing civilians amid U.S. drug interdiction efforts.
• The U.S. government has not yet confirmed the incident, but it underscores the escalating military actions in Colombias Caribbean region against alleged drug traffickers.
• Colombian officials are demanding clarity on the situation, as the implications of such airstrikes could lead to increased domestic unrest and international scrutiny.