Hegseth: 14 dead in more strikes on alleged drug boats

US Strikes & Casualties - US strikes in the Eastern Pacific targeted four boats, resulting in 13 deaths, bringing the total deaths in the Caribbean and Pacific to 57 [2] - The Trump administration identified these boats as alleged drug boats and labeled the people on them as narco-terrorists, without providing evidence [2] Political Reactions & International Relations - Senator Lindsey Graham indicated potential US ground and missile strikes in Venezuela and Colombia, causing shock in Colombia [3][4] - Colombian President Gustavo Petro harshly criticized the boat strikes as extrajudicial executions violating international law [5] - Trump accused Petro of being a drug trafficker without evidence, and the US Treasury imposed sanctions on Petro and his family [6] - Petro's government is divided between those urging de-escalation with Trump and those advocating for a strong stance to defend Colombia's sovereignty [7][8]