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According to Petro, the boat struck was merely a fishing vessel experiencing engine failure and had its distress signals active. He emphasized, "We await explanations from the U.S. government." The Colombian president also made clear that the fisherman killed had no ties to narcotics or terrorism, and his sole activity was fishing in the Caribbean waters.
This incident occurred on September 15, just days before the recent U.S. strike, reigniting fears over the legality and morality of U.S. military actions in regional waters. Petro’s statement underscores the concern over the potential violation of Colombian sovereignty and the loss of innocent lives during such operations.