Summary
On September 14, Alejandro Carranza, a fisherman from Colombia, went missing after a U.S. military strike in the Caribbean targeted a suspected drug boat. The U.S. has conducted multiple strikes against boats accused of carrying drugs, which has resulted in over 100 deaths. Carranza’s family, denying his involvement in drug activities, is seeking justice through the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.
Key Facts
- Alejandro Carranza was a fisherman from La Guajira, Colombia.
- He went missing following a U.S. military strike on September 14 in the Caribbean Sea.
- The U.S. conducted multiple strikes aimed at suspected drug boats, leading to 115 deaths.
- The U.S. government claims these boats are involved in drug trafficking, calling the targets "narco-terrorists."
- Carranza’s family disputes his involvement in drugs and describes him as a devoted fisherman and family man.
- The family filed a petition with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights on December 2.
- This petition is the first significant legal challenge against the U.S. for these military operations.
- Achieving accountability from the U.S. is expected to be legally and politically challenging.
