ELN Rebels Deny Involvement in Caribbean Drug Boat Incident
- Colombia's National Liberation Army denied any links to a drug boat destroyed by the U.S. in the Caribbean, stating it is prohibited by the group's rules.
- U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth claimed that a boat destroyed by U.S. forces belonged to the ELN, while Colombian President Gustavo Petro stated it belonged to a 'humble family.'
- Many legal experts and human rights activists condemned the military actions in the Caribbean, which have raised tensions in the region.
- Trump accused President Gustavo Petro of being an 'illegal drug leader' and threatened higher tariffs on Colombia.
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Donald Trump’s offensive in the Caribbean has triggered tension throughout the region. The deployment of the Navy ordered since August by the President of the United States is, in theory, directed against Venezuelan drug cartels. So far, the balance sheet is of seven boats that have jumped through the air in extrajudicial operations, of which the American authorities have offered no more evidence than the videos that show the moment of the bombi…
Pete Hegseth claimed that a speedboat hit by US forces in the Caribbean on Friday belonged to the ELN.
The Colombian guerrillas of the Ejrcito de Liberación Nacional neg have connection with the shipment attacked by the United States in the Caribbean.

Colombia ELN rebels deny any involvement with alleged drug boat destroyed by US
BOGOTA (Reuters) -Colombia's National Liberation Army (ELN) rebels on Tuesday denied any involvement with an alleged drug boat destroyed by U.S. in the Caribbean. "The National Liberation Army does
ELN Rebels Deny Involvement in Caribbean Drug Boat Incident
ELN Rebels Deny Involvement in Caribbean Drug Boat Incident In a recent development, the National Liberation Army (ELN) of Colombia has refuted allegations regarding their connection with a drug trafficking boat destroyed by U.S. forces in the Caribbean. The accusations were made by U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.The ELN, in a statement posted on social media, emphasized adherence to strict regulations that prohibit any involvement in dr…
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