Colombia's President Petro Accuses US of Sovereignty Violation in Fisherman's Death

Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused the United States of murder and violating Colombias sovereignty following the death of a fisherman during a US anti-drug operation.

• Gustavo Petro condemned the United States for its role in the death of Alejandro Carranza, a fisherman killed during a US-led anti-drug operation in Colombian waters.
• Petro asserted that Carranza had no connections to the illegal drug trade, emphasizing the violation of Colombian sovereignty by the United States in this incident.
• The incident has reignited tensions between Colombia and the United States, echoing past diplomatic disputes, including those during Donald Trumps presidency over drug enforcement policies.