Colombian Family Files Human Rights Complaint Over U.S. Military Strike

The family of Alejandro Carranza, a Colombian man killed in a U.S. military strike on September 15, has filed a formal human rights complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. They allege that Carranza, a fisherman, was a civilian and his death constitutes an extrajudicial killing. The U.S. military has conducted over 20 strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats since September, resulting in at least 83 deaths. The Trump administration asserts these operations target vessels linked to terrorist organizations and drug trafficking. However, Carranza's family denies any drug connection and reports receiving threats from right-wing paramilitaries after making their allegations. Colombian President Gustavo Petro has condemned the strikes as excessive. The U.S. does not recognize the commission's jurisdiction, rendering any recommendations non-binding.