US Military Strikes Spark International Condemnation

The UN human rights chief, Volker T1rk, has condemned US military strikes on vessels allegedly carrying drugs in the Caribbean and Pacific, saying they violate international law and amount to 'extrajudicial killing'. Over 60 people have been killed in the strikes since early September. T1rk called for the US to halt the strikes and conduct independent investigations. The US has defended the strikes, saying they are necessary to combat drug trafficking. The strikes have drawn condemnation from regional governments and experts, who question their legality.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro faced difficulties refueling his plane on a trip to the Middle East due to US sanctions imposed by the Trump administration. The sanctions, which were imposed after Petro allegedly enabled drug cartels, resulted in the aviation refueling company at Madrid's Barajas airport refusing to fill up the presidential plane. The plane eventually refueled at a military base after negotiations with Spain's left-wing government. Petro's lawyer claimed that the sanctions were a punishment for opposing US foreign policy, and that Petro was struggling to access his salary due to frozen credit cards and bank accounts.

The United Nations human rights chief, Volker T4rk, has condemned the US military strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean, calling them 'unacceptable' and demanding an investigation. The strikes, justified by the Trump administration as a necessary measure to combat drug trafficking, have resulted in at least 61 deaths since early September. T4rk's office argued that the strikes violate international human rights law and amount to extrajudicial killings. The US administration has designated certain drug cartels as terrorist organizations, but critics, including Colombian President Gustavo Petro, question the legality and efficacy of the strikes.