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

BREAKING NEWS Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has condemned US airstrikes on alleged drug boats as an "act of tyranny", sparking a diplomatic row between the two nations. The US military launched strikes on speedboats believed to be involved in drug smuggling in the Caribbean Sea, resulting in at least 17 deaths since the attacks began this month. President Petro called for investigations into the killings and threatened criminal proceedings against US officials if Colombians were found to have been killed. In a BBC interview, Petro questioned the need for missile strikes, saying "Why launch a missile if you could simply stop the boat and arrest the crew?" He emphasized that there should be "zero deaths" in stopping drug smuggling operations. The US has defended the airstrikes as necessary to combat the flow of fentanyl and other narcotics into the country. However, legal experts and lawmakers have raised concerns about potential human rights violations. This is a developing story with ongoing diplomatic tensions between Colombia and the US. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*