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Colombian Family Alleges U.S. Extrajudicial Killing in Complaint

12/3/2025

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The family of Alejandro Carranza, a Colombian fisherman, filed a complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights alleging a U.S. extrajudicial killing on September 15.
US attorney Dan Kovalik seeks compensation for Carranza's family and an end to such strikes.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro supports the investigation, while the IACHR urges adherence to international human rights obligations.

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The family of Alejandro Carranza, a Colombian fisherman, filed a complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights alleging a U.S. extrajudicial killing on September 15.
US attorney Dan Kovalik seeks compensation for Carranza's family and an end to such strikes.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro supports the investigation, while the IACHR urges adherence to international human rights obligations.