Colombia's President alleges a U.S. military-struck boat in the Caribbean carried Colombian citizens, a claim the White House deems "baseless." The U.S. has conducted multiple strikes on suspected drug boats as part of an anti-trafficking effort, but critics question the legal authorization. This accusation intensifies scrutiny on the Trump administration's actions, which it defends as necessary to combat drug smuggling and save American lives. The resolution to block further strikes failed in the Senate.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.