Colombian President Gustavo Petro has stated that early evidence suggests the boat destroyed in a recent U.S. military strike in the Caribbean was Colombian and may have been carrying Colombian nationals.
In a social media post on Wednesday, Petro wrote, “Indications show that the last boat bombed was Colombian, with Colombian citizens inside. I hope their families come forward and report it.” This follows a series of U.S. military operations targeting suspected drug-smuggling vessels in the region.
Last week, the U.S. Department of War confirmed that four individuals, described as "narco-terrorists," were killed in a strike on a vessel in international waters. This was the fourth confirmed operation as part of Washington's expanded anti-cartel campaign.
President Donald Trump previously stated that the campaign had forced traffickers to abandon sea routes, suggesting that future operations may shift to land-based efforts. The U.S. is focusing on dismantling networks linked to Venezuela's Tren de Aragua, which is accused of trafficking drugs, weapons, and people under the direction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
U.S. officials have not responded to Petro’s statement or confirmed whether Colombian nationals were involved in the latest strike.
In a social media post on Wednesday, Petro wrote, “Indications show that the last boat bombed was Colombian, with Colombian citizens inside. I hope their families come forward and report it.” This follows a series of U.S. military operations targeting suspected drug-smuggling vessels in the region.
Last week, the U.S. Department of War confirmed that four individuals, described as "narco-terrorists," were killed in a strike on a vessel in international waters. This was the fourth confirmed operation as part of Washington's expanded anti-cartel campaign.
President Donald Trump previously stated that the campaign had forced traffickers to abandon sea routes, suggesting that future operations may shift to land-based efforts. The U.S. is focusing on dismantling networks linked to Venezuela's Tren de Aragua, which is accused of trafficking drugs, weapons, and people under the direction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
U.S. officials have not responded to Petro’s statement or confirmed whether Colombian nationals were involved in the latest strike.
