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flag U.S. forces killed two in a Caribbean strike on a suspected drug sub, sparking controversy over civilian deaths and sovereignty.

flag U.S. military forces killed two individuals in a Caribbean strike on a suspected drug-smuggling submarine on September 16, according to President Donald Trump, who claimed the vessel carried fentanyl and cocaine and that the operation prevented thousands of American deaths. flag Two survivors, a Colombian and an Ecuadorian, were repatriated for prosecution. flag Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused the U.S. of killing a civilian fisherman, Alejandro Carranza, during the operation, asserting the man was fishing with a disabled boat and had sent a distress signal. flag Colombia demands an explanation, calling the strike a violation of its sovereignty. flag The U.S. has conducted at least six similar operations since September, resulting in at least 29 deaths, but has not released evidence confirming the identities or roles of those killed.

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