Summary
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro accused the United States of bombing a Colombian boat, claiming it was part of U.S. strikes on alleged drug smugglers off Venezuela. He says Colombian citizens were killed in these strikes, which the U.S. conducted under the Trump administration. The accusations come amid strained relations between Colombia and the U.S.
Key Facts
- Colombia's President Gustavo Petro claims the U.S. bombed a Colombian boat with citizens inside.
- The U.S. conducted these strikes as part of its campaign against alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean.
- President Trump and his team have connected these actions to efforts to remove Venezuela's leader, Nicolás Maduro.
- The Colombian embassy in Washington and the U.S. Pentagon have not commented on Petro's claim.
- Colombia and the U.S. have traditionally been close partners, but relations are currently strained.
- The U.S. has not identified individuals involved in the strikes.
- President Petro has not provided evidence to support his claim about the boat and citizens.
- Democrats in the U.S. have criticized the legality of these strikes.
