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Colombian Family Alleges Extrajudicial Killing After U.S. Strike

12/4/2025

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Carranza Family Seeks Justice

The family of Alejandro Carranza, a Colombian man killed in a U.S. military strike, filed a petition with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights alleging extrajudicial killing and seeking compensation and accountability.
Carranza's attorney cited threats against the family as part of the case.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans for land strikes against drug traffickers in Colombia.
The campaign has reportedly killed over 80 people since September.

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Military Strike Backlash

A United States military operation targeting a Venezuelan drug ferry sparked outrage after a follow-up strike killed two survivors.
The initial attack on September 2 left 11 people onboard.
The second strike reportedly followed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's order to "kill everybody."
Bipartisan congressional scrutiny is intensifying, with calls for transparency and investigations into legality.
Critics say that killing incapacitated individuals is unlawful under the law of armed conflict.

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Carranza Family Seeks Justice

The family of Alejandro Carranza, a Colombian man killed in a U.S. military strike, filed a petition with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights alleging extrajudicial killing and seeking compensation and accountability.
Carranza's attorney cited threats against the family as part of the case.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans for land strikes against drug traffickers in Colombia.
The campaign has reportedly killed over 80 people since September.

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