Colombia Accuses US of Missile Aggression in Caribbean; Venezuela Appeals to UN

Colombia's Accusations Against the US

• 🇨🇴 Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused the United States of "missile aggression" in the Caribbean, suggesting it aims to provoke war.
• 🎯 Petro claims the US campaign, ostensibly anti-drug, is actually targeting resources in the region.
• ⚠️ He alleges that Colombian citizens have been killed in recent US strikes off the coast of Venezuela.

Venezuela's Stance and UN Appeal

• 🇻🇪 Venezuela has appealed to the United Nations regarding an "armed attack".
• 🤝 Petro has requested a meeting of Caribbean foreign ministers to address the escalating situation.

Mediation Efforts

• 🇶🇦 Colombia has asked Qatar to mediate with the United States to cease the missile aggression in the Caribbean Sea.
• 🕊️ Petro described the Caribbean as a "holy land for peace" and "holy land for Latin America".

Questioning US Operations

• ❓ Petro questioned the US about the identities of those killed in the boats crossing the Caribbean, implying the US forces did not know who or what they were targeting.
• 🚫 He stated that "drug traffickers are not going there", suggesting the US operations are misguided or misinformed.