URGENT: Colombia's President Slams US as 'Tyrannical' Over Aggressive Drug Boat Raids

Colombia's President Slams US as 'Tyrannical' Over Aggressive Drug Boat Raids Colombian President Gustavo Petro has condemned the US for its aggressive airstrikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea, calling them an "act of tyranny". The strikes have reportedly killed 17 people since they began this month. Petro made the comments during a BBC interview on Wednesday, where he also called for criminal proceedings against US officials if investigations find Colombians were killed in the attacks. He questioned the use of force, saying: "Why launch a missile if you could simply stop the boat and arrest the crew?" The airstrikes have primarily targeted boats in international waters near Venezuela, according to the Trump administration. This has raised concerns about the proportionality of force used by US military personnel. Petro's comments come as legal experts and lawmakers question whether the strikes violate international human rights laws. The Colombian president's statement is a significant escalation of tensions between the two countries. This is a developing story, with further updates expected in the coming hours. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*