Summary
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro accused the U.S. of bombing a boat carrying Colombian citizens, a claim the U.S. called "baseless." The U.S. has been conducting strikes in the Caribbean Sea, targeting boats allegedly linked to drug trafficking. The U.S. Senate recently voted against requiring President Trump to obtain congressional approval for such military actions.
Key Facts
- Colombian President Gustavo Petro claimed a U.S. strike hit a boat with Colombian citizens.
- The U.S. described the strikes as targeting drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean.
- The strikes have led to the death of 21 individuals over several weeks.
- The U.S. has not provided detailed information about those on the boats.
- A measure to limit President Trump's military actions in the Caribbean was rejected by the Senate.
- The White House denied Petro's claims and emphasized cooperation between the U.S. and Colombia.
- The Senate vote was mostly along party lines, rejecting the measure by a 48-51 margin.
- The U.S. recently labeled itself in a "non-international armed conflict" to use wartime powers against drug cartels.
