URGENT: Colombia's President Slams US Attacks on Alleged Drug Boats as 'Act of Tyranny

BREAKING NEWS Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has slammed US attacks on alleged drug boats as "an act of tyranny" following reports that at least 17 people have been killed since the strikes began this month. Petro made the comments during a BBC interview, where he also called for criminal proceedings against US officials if investigations find Colombians were among those killed. The president emphasized that there should be "zero deaths" in stopping speedboats believed to be involved in drug smuggling. The US has cast the strikes as necessary to stop the flow of fentanyl and other narcotics into the country, but legal experts and lawmakers have questioned whether they violate international human rights laws. Colombia and the US have a long history of collaborating on maritime seizures of cocaine. The latest development comes amid growing tensions between the two countries over the issue. This is a developing story, with further updates expected as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*