Family of man killed in Caribbean boat strike files complaint

The family of Alejandro Carranza, a Colombian man killed in a US military strike on a suspected drug smuggling vessel, has filed a complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, accusing the US of violating his rights to life and due process. They assert Carranza was a fisherman, not involved in drug trafficking, and criticize US officials, including Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, for ordering the bombing. Colombian President Gustavo Petro has condemned the strikes as extrajudicial killings and pledged support for Carranza’s family. The complaint highlights legal concerns over the US military’s actions and the broader implications for US-Colombia relations amid ongoing military operations in the region.

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