Colombian President Petro Claims U.S. Bombing Targeted Vessel with Citizens Aboard

Colombian President Gustavo Petro reported that a U.S. bombing in the Caribbean targeted a vessel carrying Colombian citizens, escalating tensions in the region.

• On Wednesday, President Gustavo Petro revealed that a U.S. airstrike targeted a Colombian vessel in the Caribbean, claiming Colombian citizens were aboard during the bombing.
• The U.S. bombing was announced by former President Donald Trump on Sunday, intensifying Colombia's involvement in U.S. anti-drug operations in the Caribbean region.
• The incident raises concerns about the safety of Colombian citizens and the implications of U.S. military actions in foreign waters, particularly involving civilian vessels.
• Petro's statement underscores Colombia's critical role in U.S. foreign policy, especially in combating drug trafficking, and its impact on bilateral relations moving forward.