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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Colombia's Petro Slams U.S. Airstrikes in Caribbean as 'Tyranny'
Caption: Colombia's Petro Slams U.S. Airstrikes in Caribbean as ‘Tyranny’. Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has condemned recent U.S. airstrikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean, calling them an "act of tyranny.” Speaking to the BBC, Petro said the strikes — which the Trump administration says are aimed at stopping fentanyl and cocaine from reaching U.S. shores — amount to murder, not law enforcement. At least 17 people are reported dead since the campaign began this month. Petro insisted there should be "zero deaths" in maritime drug seizures, stressing Colombia has long cooperated with U.S. agencies without bloodshed. He warned Washington could face criminal proceedings if Colombians are among the dead. Legal experts and UN officials have also questioned the strikes, describing them as possible extrajudicial killings. The White House defended the operations, saying President Trump is prepared to use "every element of American power" to stop narcotics trafficking. The clash deepens already tense U.S.–Colombia relations, with Petro accusing Trump of humiliating Latin America and isolating the U.S. on the world stage. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current affairs & Politics,Colombia,President Gustavo Petro,U.S. airstrikes,Caribbean,Drug-trafficking boats,Fentanyl,Cocaine,Civilian deaths,Extrajudicial killings,Trump administration,U.S.–Colombia relations,UN concerns,Latin America,Maritime drug seizures
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