US EditionColombian President Accuses US of 'Executions' in Caribbean, Pacific
The US struck nine suspected drug-smuggling boats off South America, killing at least 35, amid efforts to target narcotics networks and pressure Venezuela's leadership.
- President Donald Trump has overseen strikes on nine boats off the coasts of South America, alleging drug smuggling and reportedly killing at least 35 people, while most Republicans in Congress support the operations.
- Amid calls to oust Nicolás Maduro, Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio touted dislodging Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and noted most fentanyl enters the US via land ports, not Venezuela.
- Questions about formal authorization have emerged, with President Donald Trump saying last week he approved CIA activity inside Venezuela, though some dispute any formal approval exists.
- Only a handful of Republicans joined Democrats in raising questions, with two senators who voted to curtail operations including Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska; Marco Rubio privately defends their legality.
- Trump has refused to rule out strikes or troops on Venezuelan soil, and many Republican lawmakers say public support limits blowback.
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U.S. imposes sanctions on president of Colombia
The U.S. Treasury Department has announced new sanctions against Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his support network. NBC News' Courtney Kube reports on the back-and-forth between President Trump and Petro amid several strikes against alleged drug-smuggling boats off of South America.
The US sanctions against the Colombian president come after the US attacked alleged drug cartels in the region.
Washington commits "extrajudicial executions" with its strikes in the Caribbean and the Pacific, denounced Colombian President Gustavo Petro.
Colombia's Petro accuses Trump of ‘carrying out extrajudicial executions’ after 9 US strikes on alleged drug boats
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused US President Donald Trump of 'carrying out extrajudicial executions' that ‘violate international law’ after 9 US strikes on alleged drug boats. According to the US government, it has resulted in the deaths of at least 37 people in under two months.
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